Excellent
#133 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Canton High School
High School · Plymouth-canton Community Schools · Canton, MI
A Plymouth-canton Community Schools high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8415 NORTH CANTON CENTER RD, Canton, MI 48187
- Math 69% proficient (2021)
- Reading 79% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,980
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,911 | Compare → |
| Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,887 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plymouth-canton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #4 of 24
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton High School is listed in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton High School
Canton High School is a public high school in Canton, MI, part of Plymouth-canton Community Schools, serving approximately 1,917 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton High School
What grades does Canton High School serve?
Canton High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton High School?
Canton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton High School rank in MI?
Canton High School ranks #133 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Canton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Canton High School a charter school?
No, Canton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton High School a Title I school?
No, Canton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton High School?
19.6% of students at Canton High School 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
- 1,917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (734) 416-7545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48187)
- 52,710
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48187; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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