Canton High School - 01

800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canton High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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School Overview

Canton High School - 01's student population of 278 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Canton High School - 01 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canton High School - 01 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#332 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
42%
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55-59%
51%
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50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canton High School - 01 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
91%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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80-89%
82%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canton High School - 01's ranking?
Canton High School - 01 is ranked #332 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canton High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Canton High School - 01 is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Canton High School - 01?
278 students attend Canton High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Canton High School - 01 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton High School - 01?
Canton High School - 01 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canton High School - 01 offer ?
Canton High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canton High School - 01 part of?
Canton High School - 01 is part of Canton School District 41-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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