Canton High School vs. Salem High School
Should I attend Canton High School or Salem High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Salem High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,957 students in grades 6-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,941 students in grades 6-12, Salem High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
1,957 students
1,941 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#110 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
79%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
542
477
Grade 10 Students
473
487
Grade 11 Students
454
479
Grade 12 Students
482
489
Ungraded Students
6
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
19%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
64%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%