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#1864 of 2,846 schools in PA
Canton Jshs
High School · Canton Area Sd · Canton, PA
A Canton Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
509 E Main St, Canton, PA 17724
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton Jshs score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canton Jshs 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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
$55,839
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$730/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 2.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Canton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton Jshs is listed in Canton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton Jshs
Canton Jshs is a public high school in Canton, PA, part of Canton Area Sd, serving approximately 373 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton Jshs
What grades does Canton Jshs serve?
Canton Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton Jshs?
Canton Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Jshs is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canton Jshs rank in PA?
Canton Jshs ranks #1,864 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Canton Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Jshs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canton Jshs a charter school?
No, Canton Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton Jshs a Title I school?
No, Canton Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton Jshs?
100.0% of students at Canton Jshs 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (570) 673-5134
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17724)
- 4,721
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 17724; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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