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Canton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,893 students in Canton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Canton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
18 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
7,893 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
495 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Canton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#753 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
63%
Graduation Rate
72%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.52
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
822 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
2,843 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
2,887 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
37%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,298 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
375
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
543
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
589
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
546
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
591
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
564
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
524
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
558
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
548
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
591
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
622
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
618
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
614
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
610
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,206 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,921 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$157 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,206
$17,216
Spending / Student
$19,921
$17,164
Best Canton City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Choices Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 451-3300
Grades: 11-12
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2823 9th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 580-3502
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aim Academy Belden
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 456-3167
Grades: K-6
| 274 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Worley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 23rd St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 452-5748
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Grades: 4-6
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
Gibbs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Harter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Grades: PK-3
| 381 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crenshaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Grades: 7-8
| 774 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Steamm Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1824 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-6012
Grades: 4-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1212.
Youtz Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Grades: 4-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1313.
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Sherrick Rd Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 453-2782
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Belle Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rowland Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 452-6521
Grades: PK-3
| 324 students
Rank: #1515.
Mckinley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 2,154 students
Rank: #1616.
Clarendon Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Grades: 4-6
| 251 students
Rank: #1717.
Early Learning Center Schreiber
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Woodland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-1672
Grades: PK
| 329 students
Rank: #1818.
Bulldog Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 30th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 438-2500
Grades: 2-12
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canton City School District?
Canton City School District manages 18 public schools serving 7,893 students.
What is the rank of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District is ranked #754 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canton City School District?
37% of Canton City School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canton City School District?
Canton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Canton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,921 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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