Canton High School

Summary:

Canton High School is a public high school serving 464 students in grades 9-12, located in the town of Canton, Connecticut. The school is part of the Avon School District, which is ranked 35 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canton High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking of 10 out of 145 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state average, with 81.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 49% in SAT/Math, and 83.7% in NGSS/Science. In contrast, nearby schools like Bristol Eastern High School and Bloomfield High School have lower proficiency rates. Canton High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, compared to 14.5 at Hall High School and 11.0 at Farmington High School.

While Canton High School's student population is predominantly White (77.59%), it is less diverse than some nearby schools, such as Global Experience Magnet School, which has a higher percentage of minority students. Additionally, Canton High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (13.36%), compared to 46.09% at Bristol Eastern High School and 57.52% at Bloomfield High School, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

76 Simonds Avenue
Canton, CT 06019

(860) 693-7707

District: Canton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,296

Feeder schools for Canton High School:

Elementary:	Cherry Brook Primary School
Middle:	Canton Intermediate School
	Canton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

African American:

8.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canton High School ranks better than 93.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Canton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), African American (8.1%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton High School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Canton High School employs 44.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton High School is $22,296.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton High School 10^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Canton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Canton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton School District 35^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canton High School

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Rank History for all students at Canton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	66.87	79^th	176	55.1%
2008	80.64	14^th	176	92.0%
2009	79.47	22^nd	176	87.5%
2010	81.80	9^th	186	95.2%
2011	82.46	9^th	189	95.2%
2012	79.43	26^th	188	86.2%
2013	81.36	12^th	193	93.8%
2015	87.63	18^th	196	90.8%
2019	89.58	11^th	121	90.9%
2021	91.22	13^th	200	93.5%
2022	86.46	17^th	139	87.8%
2023	90.05	13^th	142	90.8%
2024	91.06	10^th	145	93.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Canton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.07	10^th	175	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Canton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	90.45	14^th	189	92.6%
2022	78.23	28^th	106	73.6%
2023	83.45	19^th	103	81.6%
2024	88.16	12^th	102	88.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Canton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	91.97	5^th	78	93.6%
2021	88.57	20^th	182	89.0%
2022	83.19	24^th	102	76.5%
2023	85.43	18^th	100	82.0%
2024	89.78	11^th	100	89.0%

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Rank History for White students at Canton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	76.69	31^st	113	72.6%
2021	87.24	17^th	155	89.0%
2022	78.03	25^th	117	78.6%
2023	83.47	17^th	116	85.3%
2024	88.58	13^th	116	88.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Exceptional School with quality teachers that truly prepare your student for college. Several students - I would estimate 10 were accepted to Ivy League Schools on scholarship, a majority were accepted at Top East Coast Schools - many on scholarships for music, academics and/or athletics. Highly Recommend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Canton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	523	8	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1989	516	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1990	491	11	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	503
1991	481	14	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1992	493	17	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1993	503	11	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
1994	500	16	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1995	531	14	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1996	531	14	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	558
1997	545	12	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1998	565	16	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1999	589	31	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2000	622	24	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2001	655	24	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
2002	701	23	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2003	701	23	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
2004	694	18	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
2005	471	14	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2006	376	8	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2007	483	19	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
2008	479	19	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
2009	483	17	8	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2010	479	15	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	514
2011	477	12	8	11	0	0	7	0	515
2012	489	8	9	12	0	0	4	0	522
2013	466	16	11	14	0	0	4	0	511
2014	447	15	11	19	0	0	7	0	499
2015	421	15	11	26	0	0	12	0	485
2016	409	21	15	32	0	0	11	0	488
2017	411	24	16	30	1	0	14	0	496
2018	418	27	20	24	1	0	8	0	498
2019	411	26	16	25	0	0	5	0	483
2020	395	24	18	35	0	0	7	0	479
2021	388	27	16	40	1	0	7	0	479
2022	377	29	11	38	0	0	9	0	464
2023	360	38	11	41	0	0	12	2	464
2024	355	37	14	34	0	0	13	2	455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	47.0	11.4	n/a
1989	527	46.5	11.3	n/a
1990	503	44.3	11.3	n/a
1991	498	41.0	12.1	n/a
1992	521	45.9	11.3	1.3
1993	526	45.4	11.6	0.2
1994	529	47.1	11.2	3.2
1995	558	45.4	12.3	5.2
1996	558	45.4	12.3	5.2
1997	580	45.5	12.7	2.8
1998	599	45.7	13.1	3
1999	639	47.8	13.4	5
2000	668	50.1	13.3	3.6
2001	701	52.2	13.4	n/a
2002	734	55.9	13.1	2.9
2003	734	55.9	13.1	2.9
2004	728	56.4	12.9	3.2
2005	500	32.9	15.2	n/a
2006	392	35.0	11.2	4.3
2007	515	33.3	15.5	2.9
2008	515	38.1	13.5	3.3
2009	522	42.9	13.7	5.2
2010	514	38.8	13.2	6
2011	515	38.5	13.3	5.4
2012	522	39.0	13.3	5.7
2013	511	36.4	14.0	9.6
2014	499	38.4	12.9	8.6
2015	485	36.0	13.4	8.5
2016	488	35.0	13.9	8.4
2017	496	34.7	14.2	10.7
2018	498	38.0	13.0	12.4
2019	483	34.0	14.1	14.3
2020	479	38.4	12.4	15
2021	479	39.9	12.0	15.9
2022	464	37.3	12.4	17.2
2023	464	40.0	11.5	13.4
2024	455	44.9	10.1	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	540	47.0	11.4	n/a
1989	527	46.5	11.3	n/a
1990	503	44.3	11.3	n/a
1991	498	41.0	12.1	n/a
1992	521	45.9	11.3	1.3
1993	526	45.4	11.6	0.2
1994	529	47.1	11.2	3.2
1995	558	45.4	12.3	5.2
1996	558	45.4	12.3	5.2
1997	580	45.5	12.7	2.8
1998	599	45.7	13.1	3
1999	639	47.8	13.4	5
2000	668	50.1	13.3	3.6
2001	701	52.2	13.4	n/a
2002	734	55.9	13.1	2.9
2003	734	55.9	13.1	2.9
2004	728	56.4	12.9	3.2
2005	500	32.9	15.2	n/a
2006	392	35.0	11.2	4.3
2007	515	33.3	15.5	2.9
2008	515	38.1	13.5	3.3
2009	522	42.9	13.7	5.2
2010	514	38.8	13.2	6
2011	515	38.5	13.3	5.4
2012	522	39.0	13.3	5.7
2013	511	36.4	14.0	9.6
2014	499	38.4	12.9	8.6
2015	485	36.0	13.4	8.5
2016	488	35.0	13.9	8.4
2017	496	34.7	14.2	10.7
2018	498	38.0	13.0	12.4
2019	483	34.0	14.1	14.3
2020	479	38.4	12.4	15
2021	479	39.9	12.0	15.9
2022	464	37.3	12.4	17.2
2023	464	40.0	11.5	13.4
2024	455	44.9	10.1	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Canton High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,707
2019	$18,855
2020	$18,725
2021	$19,116
2022	$21,196
2023	$22,296

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 142 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Canton High School)	81.1	80.2	0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Canton School District)	81.4	79.6	1.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Canton High School)	70	63.4	6.6%
11th Grade Math (Canton School District)	69.6	62.1	7.5%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	483	464	3.9%
African American	26	38	46.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	11	31.3%
Hispanic	25	41	64%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	411	360	12.4%
Two or More Races	5	12	140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	13.4%	0.9%

Schools Near Canton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Canton High School	Public	9-12	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Hartford County	Canton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 693-7707	455	45	10.1	16.0%	355 (78.0%)	37 (8.1%)	34 (7.5%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	91.1	10^th of 145 public high schools	93.1%		90.1	13^th of 142 public high schools	90.8%	3	83.7	81.4	49.0		$22,296
Avon High School	Public	9-12	510 West Avon Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4740	941	82	11.5	13.1%	543 (57.7%)	60 (6.4%)	86 (9.1%)	217 (23.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	86.2	17^th of 145 public high schools	88.3%		94.7	5^th of 142 public high schools	96.5%	12	57.6	85.0	59.9		$23,474
Lewis S. Mills High School	Public	9-12	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Hartford County	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-0423	627	55	11.4	13.1%	420 (67.0%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.0%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (23.8%)	79.4	31^st of 145 public high schools	78.6%		83.2	25^th of 142 public high schools	82.4%	6	67.5	77.9	36.8		$20,101
Simsbury High School	Public	9-12	34 Farms Village Rd.	Simsbury	06070	Hartford County	Simsbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 658-0451	1,246	101	12.3	16.9%	903 (72.5%)	73 (5.9%)	122 (9.8%)	83 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.7%)	95.4	5^th of 145 public high schools	96.6%		92.1	10^th of 142 public high schools	93.0%	5	87.1	85.6	60.2		$21,764
Farmington High School	Public	9-12	10 Monteith Dr	Farmington	06032	Hartford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-2514	1,287	106	12.1	19.3%	652 (50.7%)	62 (4.8%)	144 (11.2%)	354 (27.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.9%)	89.9	13^th of 145 public high schools	91.0%					(n/a)	73.7	78.3	54.7		$21,818
Hall High School	Public	9-12	975 North Main St.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 232-4561	1,393	100	13.9	23.4%	786 (56.4%)	114 (8.2%)	256 (18.4%)	148 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (5.9%)	91.2	9^th of 145 public high schools	93.8%		93.1	7^th of 142 public high schools	95.1%	2	76.5	77.7	58.8		$18,341
Northwestern Regional High School	Public	9-12	100 Battistoni Dr.	Winsted	06098	Litchfield County	Regional School District 07	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-8525	521	60	8.6	24.6%	484 (92.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	66.5	50^th of 145 public high schools	65.5%		83.4	24^th of 142 public high schools	83.1%	26	50.0	67.8	36.8		$26,243
Bristol Eastern High School	Public	9-12	632 King St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7876	1,041	76	13.6	48.8%	533 (51.2%)	92 (8.8%)	305 (29.3%)	63 (6.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.1%)	44.9	75^th of 145 public high schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.5	46.7	20.7		$19,755
Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	5 Huckleberry Ln.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 286-2630	509	50	10.0	58.9%	14 (2.8%)	411 (80.7%)	63 (12.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)								(n/a)					$27,858
Global Experience Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	44 Griffin Rd.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 769-6600	189	21	9.1	52.4%	13 (6.9%)	91 (48.1%)	70 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)								(n/a)				0.0	$26,686

Frequently Asked Questions about Canton High School

What district is Canton High School in?

Canton School District

What is the racial makeup of Canton High School?

Students at Canton High School are 78% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Canton High School a good school?

Yes. Canton High School ranks in the top 6.9% of Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Canton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Canton High School.

What schools feed into Canton High School?

Canton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherry Brook Primary School
Middle : Canton Intermediate School
Middle : Canton Middle School

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