Salem High School vs. Canton High School
Should I attend Salem 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
1,941 students
1,957 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#74 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
79%
Graduation Rate
97%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
477
542
Grade 10 Students
487
473
Grade 11 Students
479
454
Grade 12 Students
489
482
Ungraded Students
9
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
17%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
61%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%