At a glance
Reported students
1,899
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Canton High School: 1,899 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 1,949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Canton High School
Canton High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Canton. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. NCES reports 1,899 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 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 Asian (19.8%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Canton High School
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.35 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 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black11.2%
- Asian19.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
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
No students enrolled 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 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salem High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,871 reported students
Plymouth High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,816 reported students
Starkweather Academy Fiegel
High · Grades 10–12
194 reported students
Pioneer Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
827 reported students
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
817 reported students
Discovery Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Public schools near Canton High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School High · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–12 | 1,871 | 0.3 mi |
| Plymouth High School High · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–12 | 1,816 | 0.3 mi |
| Canton Preparatory High School High · Charter · Canton Preparatory High School | 07–12 | 612 | 2.6 mi |
| Starkweather Academy Fiegel High · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 10–12 | 194 | 3.1 mi |
| Livonia Career Technical Center High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 09–12 | 0 | 4.1 mi |
| Churchill High School High · Livonia Public Schools School District | 07–12 | 1,227 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Canton High School
What grades does Canton High School serve?
Canton High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
How many students attend Canton High School?
Canton High School reported 1,899 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,949 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Canton High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 1,899 students and 92.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Canton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Canton High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Canton High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Canton High School in?
Canton High School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, based in Plymouth, MI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Canton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salem High School (0.3 mi), Plymouth High School (0.3 mi), Canton Preparatory High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.