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Canton High

Summary:

Canton High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Canton, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 230 students. The school is part of the Lewis County C-1 school district, which is ranked 187 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Canton High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.87%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.15% to 41.04% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Canton High's spending per student has increased over the past few years, from $12,473 in 2019-2020 to $14,195 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending per student at the nearby Highland Junior-Senior High ($11,029 in 2021-2022).

Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Canton High, its academic performance has declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (7th grade) and Algebra I decreasing from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as teaching quality and curriculum, may play a significant role in student outcomes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 55th out of 528 Missouri high schools in 2010-2011 to 300th out of 460 in 2018-2019, indicating inconsistent performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 S Fourth St
       Canton, MO  63435-1510

(573) 288-5216

District: Canton R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,195 Help


Feeder schools for Canton High:

Elementary:    Canton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Two or more races:
6.1%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canton High ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Canton High ranks better than 66.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.93. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Canton High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (6.1%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton High is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton High is $14,195.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Canton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton High 280th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Canton High in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton High 118th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Canton High in the ranking list.)

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Canton R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton R-V 187th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.77 412th 619 33.4%
2007 46.48 381st 624 38.9%
2008 37.21 490th 624 21.5%
2009 53.73 294th 601 51.1%
2010 51.21 347th 614 43.5%
2011 64.01 204th 625 67.4%
2012 67.37 171st 623 72.6%
2013 47.29 373rd 649 42.5%
2014 54.13 300th 633 52.6%
2015 56.07 238th 585 59.3%
2016 77.58 66th 435 84.8%
2017 60.18 199th 568 65.0%
2018 35.15 389th 552 29.5%
2019 43.81 330th 587 43.8%
2023 41.12 280th 459 39.0%
See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.27 367th 422 13.0%
2019 35.19 345th 482 28.4%
2023 39.01 245th 382 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Canton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.54 390th 479 18.6%
2019 32.97 370th 527 29.8%
2023 23.79 315th 385 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Canton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Canton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.96 194th 534 63.7%
2007 46.80 307th 538 42.9%
2008 38.73 381st 539 29.3%
2009 48.99 245th 507 51.7%
2010 41.76 327th 516 36.6%
2011 73.22 55th 528 89.6%
2012 53.92 218th 522 58.2%
2013 64.49 104th 523 80.1%
2014 49.46 252nd 521 51.6%
2015 61.99 143rd 504 71.6%
2016 51.72 189th 401 52.9%
2019 36.41 300th 460 34.8%
2022 24.82 270th 361 25.2%
2023 52.93 118th 352 66.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Canton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.74 330th 430 23.3%
2022 17.90 269th 310 13.2%
2023 44.81 119th 302 60.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Canton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 214 214
1992 213 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 199 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 216 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 223
1995 249 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 249 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 269 10 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 281 14 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 259 13 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 265 16 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 270 15 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 254 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2003 254 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2004 231 39 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 269 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 270 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 248 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 252 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2009 256 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 249 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2011 248 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 256
2012 240 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 247
2013 238 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 247
2014 229 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 238
2015 211 5 0 1 0 0 4 0 221
2016 198 6 0 1 0 0 4 0 209
2017 186 7 0 1 0 0 5 0 199
2018 183 6 0 2 0 0 8 0 199
2019 174 6 0 2 0 0 8 0 190
2020 189 7 0 1 0 0 9 0 206
2021 195 7 1 0 0 0 9 0 212
2022 204 4 2 0 1 0 12 0 223
2023 209 4 2 1 0 0 14 0 230

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 214 20.4 10.4 n/a
1992 216 20.2 10.6 n/a
1993 202 20.4 9.9 n/a
1994 223 20.9 10.7 0
1995 254 21.3 11.9 n/a
1996 254 21.3 11.9 n/a
1997 281 22.0 12.8 21.4
1998 296 22.9 12.9 20.3
1999 274 22.8 12.0 31
2000 282 22.1 12.8 28
2001 286 23.0 12.4 29.4
2002 264 25.0 10.6 35.2
2003 264 25.0 10.6 35.2
2004 270 24.4 11.1 28.5
2005 281 24.9 11.3 29.5
2006 281 24.5 11.5 29.2
2007 254 23.5 10.8 31.1
2008 257 21.6 11.9 26.5
2009 261 20.6 12.7 23.8
2010 255 21.7 11.7 31.4
2011 256 20.5 12.4 30.5
2012 247 20.5 12.0 36.4
2013 247 20.2 12.1 n/a
2014 238 20.7 11.4 35.7
2015 221 22.0 10.0 38
2016 209 21.0 9.9 32.1
2017 199 20.5 9.6 43.7
2018 199 20.5 9.6 46.7
2019 190 20.2 9.4 44.2
2020 206 19.6 10.4 40.8
2021 212 20.1 10.5 41
2022 223 21.1 10.5 29.1
2023 230 20.9 11.0 40.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 214 20.4 10.4 n/a
1992 216 20.2 10.6 n/a
1993 202 20.4 9.9 n/a
1994 223 20.9 10.7 0
1995 254 21.3 11.9 n/a
1996 254 21.3 11.9 n/a
1997 281 22.0 12.8 21.4
1998 296 22.9 12.9 20.3
1999 274 22.8 12.0 31
2000 282 22.1 12.8 28
2001 286 23.0 12.4 29.4
2002 264 25.0 10.6 35.2
2003 264 25.0 10.6 35.2
2004 270 24.4 11.1 28.5
2005 281 24.9 11.3 29.5
2006 281 24.5 11.5 29.2
2007 254 23.5 10.8 31.1
2008 257 21.6 11.9 26.5
2009 261 20.6 12.7 23.8
2010 255 21.7 11.7 31.4
2011 256 20.5 12.4 30.5
2012 247 20.5 12.0 36.4
2013 247 20.2 12.1 n/a
2014 238 20.7 11.4 35.7
2015 221 22.0 10.0 38
2016 209 21.0 9.9 32.1
2017 199 20.5 9.6 43.7
2018 199 20.5 9.6 46.7
2019 190 20.2 9.4 44.2
2020 206 19.6 10.4 40.8
2021 212 20.1 10.5 41
2022 223 21.1 10.5 29.1
2023 230 20.9 11.0 40.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Canton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $226 (1.8%) $12,415 (98.2%) $12,642
2020 $658 (5.3%) $11,815 (94.7%) $12,473
2021 $920 (7.0%) $12,270 (93.0%) $13,190
2022 $1,200 (8.5%) $12,994 (91.5%) $14,195

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 459 Middle schools
 4.8%
Ranks 300th of 460 High schoolsRanks 118th of 352 High schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Canton High)1820.4
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Canton R-V)1820.4
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Canton High)35.927.3
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Canton R-V)35.927.3
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Canton High)54.644.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Canton R-V)54.644.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Canton High)54.636.9
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Canton R-V)54.636.9
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Canton High)5021.8
 28.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Canton R-V)5021.8
 28.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Canton High)25.748.2
 22.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Canton R-V)25.748.2
 22.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students190230
 21.1%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White174209
 20.1%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%40.9%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canton High

Students at Canton High are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Canton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Canton Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Canton High.

Canton High ranks 118th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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