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#303 of 574 schools in SD
Canton High School - 01
High School · Canton School District 41-1 · Canton, SD
A Canton School District 41-1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
800 N Main St, Canton, SD 57013
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canton High School - 01 score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canton High School - 01 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 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average259/100K
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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
$77,813
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57013; 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 School District 41-1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canton High School - 01 is listed in Canton School District 41-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canton High School - 01
Canton High School - 01 is a public high school in Canton, SD, part of Canton School District 41-1, serving approximately 278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canton High School - 01
What grades does Canton High School - 01 serve?
Canton High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canton High School - 01?
Canton High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton High School - 01 is 14.6:1. 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 - 01 rank in SD?
Canton High School - 01 ranks #303 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Canton High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Canton High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton High School - 01 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Canton High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Canton High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canton High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Canton High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton High School - 01?
18.3% of students at Canton High School - 01 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
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (605) 764-2706
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 57013)
- 4,378
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 57013; 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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