Very Good
#757 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Canton Preparatory High School
High School · Canton Preparatory High School · Canton, MI
A charter high school in Canton, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
46610 CHERRY HILL RD, Canton, MI 48187
- Math 52% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton Preparatory High School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canton Preparatory 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,917 | Compare → |
| Plymouth High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,911 | Compare → |
| Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,887 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.4 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.
Canton Preparatory High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Canton Preparatory High School is listed in Canton Preparatory High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton Preparatory High School
Canton Preparatory High School is a public high school in Canton, MI, part of Canton Preparatory High School, serving approximately 660 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton Preparatory High School
What grades does Canton Preparatory High School serve?
Canton Preparatory High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton Preparatory High School?
Canton Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Preparatory High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton Preparatory High School rank in MI?
Canton Preparatory High School ranks #757 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Canton Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Preparatory High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Canton Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Canton Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Canton Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Canton Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton Preparatory High School?
44.8% of students at Canton Preparatory 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (734) 404-6776
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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