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#1075 of 1,294 schools in KS
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High
High School · Canton-galva · Canton, KS
A high school in Canton, KS where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 275, Canton, KS 67428
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 32% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton-galva Jr./sr. High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canton-galva Jr./sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,171
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Canton-galva
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High is listed in Canton-Galva; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton-galva Jr./sr. High
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Canton, KS, part of Canton-galva, serving approximately 177 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 1,294 schools in KS.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton-galva Jr./sr. High
What grades does Canton-galva Jr./sr. High serve?
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton-galva Jr./sr. High?
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton-galva Jr./sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton-galva Jr./sr. High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton-galva Jr./sr. High rank in KS?
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High ranks #1,075 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Canton-galva Jr./sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton-galva Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canton-galva Jr./sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canton-galva Jr./sr. High a charter school?
No, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton-galva Jr./sr. High a Title I school?
No, Canton-galva Jr./sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton-galva Jr./sr. High?
32.2% of students at Canton-galva Jr./sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McPherson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (620) 628-4401
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 67428)
- 1,137
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67428; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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