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#625 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 18% in state

Canfield High School

High School · Canfield Local · Canfield, OH

A Canfield Local high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 Cardinal Dr, Canfield, OH 44406

  • Math 74% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,897
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Canfield High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency74%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 78% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Canfield 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average395/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,542

Median home value

$260,600

Median rent

$826/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mahoning Career & TechnicalEnrollment path unverified5.59–120.7 mi721Compare →
Valley Stem+me2 AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.69–100.7 mi218Compare →
The Unlimited Classroom Dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning aCharter · enrollment unverified5.36–120.8 mi149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Canfield Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Canfield High School is listed in Canfield Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canfield High School

Canfield High School is a public high school in Canfield, OH, part of Canfield Local, serving approximately 748 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canfield High School

What grades does Canfield High School serve?

Canfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Canfield High School?

Canfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Canfield High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canfield High School rank in OH?

Canfield High School ranks #625 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Canfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Canfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Canfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canfield High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Canfield High School a charter school?

No, Canfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Canfield High School a Title I school?

No, Canfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canfield High School?

15.0% of students at Canfield 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 44406)
22,297
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
46.9
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 44406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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