At a glance
Reported students
968
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
523.5
Canton High: 968 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 903
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Canton High
Canton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Canton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Canton. NCES reports 968 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.3%) and Black (16.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Canton High
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic6%
- Black16.1%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Canton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wm H Galvin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 reported students
Lt Peter M Hansen
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Dean S Luce
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
John F Kennedy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Rodman Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
121 reported students
Public schools near Canton High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical High · Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical | 09–12 | 910 | 2.5 mi |
| Stoughton High High · Stoughton | 09–12 | 1,118 | 3 mi |
| Sharon High High · Sharon | 09–12 | 1,161 | 3.7 mi |
| Norwood High High · Norwood | 09–12 | 966 | 4.1 mi |
| Norfolk County Agricultural High · Norfolk County Agricultural | 09–12 | 597 | 4.8 mi |
| Randolph High High · Randolph | 09–12 | 765 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canton High
What grades does Canton High serve?
Canton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Canton.
How many students attend Canton High?
Canton High reported 968 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 903 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canton High?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 968 students and 73.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canton High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Canton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Canton High in?
Canton High is part of Canton, based in Canton, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical (2.5 mi), Stoughton High (3 mi), Sharon High (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.