Canton City School District

1312 5th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707-4657
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Canton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,823 students in Canton City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Canton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
18 Schools
816 Schools
# Students
7,918 Students
316,031 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
17,969 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Canton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OH)
#729 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Canton City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
17%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canton City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
57%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canton City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Canton City  School District and public school graduation rate of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.56
# American Indian Students
18 Students
415 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
6,310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
700 Students
25,517 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
2,885 Students
64,534 Students
% Black Students
37%
21%
# White Students
2,995 Students
199,070 Students
% White Students
38%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,298 Students
19,878 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
291
39,129
# Students in K Grade:
590
55,738
# Students in 1st Grade:
555
47,617
# Students in 2nd Grade:
610
45,173
# Students in 3rd Grade:
581
40,348
# Students in 4th Grade:
535
37,569
# Students in 5th Grade:
587
29,369
# Students in 6th Grade:
565
11,956
# Students in 7th Grade:
594
4,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
594
4,079
# Students in 9th Grade:
619
205
# Students in 10th Grade:
624
181
# Students in 11th Grade:
541
154
# Students in 12th Grade:
632
118
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,142 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,858 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart display total revenue of Canton City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$157 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart display total spending of Canton City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,142
$17,132
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Canton City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,858
$17,081
This chart display average spending per public school student in Canton City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Canton City School District Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Grades: PK-3
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Grades: PK-K
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Grades: PK-3
| 392 students
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,918 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links