Milton High School vs. Canton High School
Should I attend Milton High School or Canton 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
Milton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,106 students in grades 9-12, Milton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,106 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#84 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
98%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
261
221
Grade 10 Students
283
216
Grade 11 Students
276
211
Grade 12 Students
278
255
Ungraded Students
8
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
67%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%