Is Canton Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Canton Junior/Senior High School ranks 415 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Canton Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Canton Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Canton Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Canton Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Canton Junior/Senior High School?

Canton Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Canton Area Elementary School

Canton Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Canton Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Canton, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 408 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Southern Tioga School District, which is ranked 329 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors that sets Canton Junior/Senior High School apart is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.61%) compared to the state average. The school has a lower representation of minority students, with only 0.49% African American, 2.21% Hispanic, and 0.49% Asian students. While the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.9% to 95.4% over the past five years, its test scores are mixed, with better performance in English Language Arts and Science but significantly lower Math scores compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like North Penn-Mansfield Junior/Senior High School, North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School, and Troy Area Junior/Senior High School, Canton Junior/Senior High School generally performs worse on standardized test scores, particularly in Math. However, it maintains a higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.29% to 90.2% over the past three years.

Detail:

Public 7-12

509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724-1698

(570) 673-5134

District: Canton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,045

Feeder schools for Canton Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Canton Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 408

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canton Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Canton Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Canton Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton Junior/Senior High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Canton Junior/Senior High School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton Junior/Senior High School is $18,045.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Canton Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Junior/Senior High School 333^rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Canton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Junior/Senior High School 415^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Canton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Canton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton Area School District 329^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canton Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	47.06	427^th	643	33.6%
2004	31.80	520^th	663	21.6%
2005	12.49	612^th	687	10.9%
2006	37.63	530^th	736	28.0%
2007	35.59	558^th	749	25.5%
2008	36.66	557^th	753	26.0%
2009	26.68	629^th	770	18.3%
2010	37.98	604^th	805	25.0%
2011	55.44	456^th	825	44.7%
2012	59.21	422^nd	834	49.4%
2013	62.88	342^nd	758	54.9%
2014	72.20	200^th	728	72.5%
2016	59.65	379^th	870	56.4%
2017	58.75	386^th	877	56.0%
2018	52.81	454^th	861	47.3%
2019	52.42	463^rd	891	48.0%
2021	29.77	578^th	797	27.5%
2022	51.03	453^rd	883	48.7%
2023	61.61	333^rd	893	62.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.31	133^rd	874	84.8%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.90	215^th	660	67.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.21	394^th	681	42.1%

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

Rank History for Canton Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	50.95	350^th	583	40.0%
2004	42.60	395^th	590	33.1%
2005	46.38	390^th	593	34.2%
2006	64.50	241^st	604	60.1%
2007	51.13	379^th	615	38.4%
2008	46.55	406^th	621	34.6%
2009	47.40	413^th	632	34.7%
2010	32.79	519^th	649	20.0%
2011	46.31	442^nd	660	33.0%
2012	37.10	493^rd	664	25.8%
2013	51.73	342^nd	591	42.1%
2014	51.90	337^th	580	41.9%
2015	73.32	188^th	680	72.4%
2016	63.42	321^st	677	52.6%
2017	76.86	146^th	663	78.0%
2018	65.73	311^th	673	53.8%
2019	40.02	486^th	693	29.9%
2022	44.00	425^th	634	33.0%
2023	45.89	415^th	674	38.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.09	367^th	652	43.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Canton Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.63	428^th	577	25.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Canton Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	658	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-18	643
1989	639	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1990	617	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1991	641	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1992	580	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1993	558	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	565
1994	550	3	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	559
1995	546	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
1996	546	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
1997	537	6	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	547
1998	571	4	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	579
1999	564	5	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	577
2000	553	6	9	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	570
2001	546	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2002	575	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	575	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	601	3	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	611
2005	631	6	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2006	605	8	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
2007	563	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
2008	506	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2009	513	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
2010	486	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2011	474	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	481
2012	427	2	3	3	0	0	3	0	438
2013	434	2	4	1	0	0	5	0	446
2014	432	2	5	2	0	0	6	0	447
2015	405	3	4	1	0	0	9	0	422
2016	397	1	4	0	0	0	5	0	407
2017	401	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	411
2018	424	0	0	4	1	0	8	0	437
2019	425	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	434
2020	426	2	1	2	2	0	6	0	439
2021	394	3	1	2	1	0	7	0	408
2022	394	2	2	8	2	0	9	0	417
2023	386	2	2	9	2	0	7	0	408

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	643	42.0	15.3	n/a
1989	643	41.0	15.6	n/a
1990	621	41.0	15.1	0
1991	644	40.0	16.1	n/a
1992	585	42.0	13.9	n/a
1993	565	36.0	15.7	n/a
1994	559	35.0	16.0	n/a
1995	555	37.0	15.0	n/a
1996	555	37.0	15.0	n/a
1997	547	38.0	14.4	n/a
1998	579	38.0	15.2	n/a
1999	577	39.0	14.8	n/a
2000	570	38.0	15.0	32.8
2001	553	38.0	14.6	34.7
2002	585	39.6	14.8	33.3
2003	585	39.6	14.8	33.3
2004	611	37.7	16.2	31.6
2005	643	41.7	15.4	30.3
2006	618	42.0	14.7	40.9
2007	573	41.0	14.0	40.8
2008	511	42.3	12.1	41.5
2009	521	38.5	13.5	41.8
2010	493	38.9	12.6	45.4
2011	481	39.0	12.3	46.8
2012	438	36.5	12.0	42
2013	446	36.1	12.3	39.7
2014	447	34.3	13.0	39.6
2015	422	34.0	12.4	40.8
2016	407	34.0	11.9	100
2017	411	33.3	12.3	91.2
2018	437	33.0	13.2	90.4
2019	434	32.5	13.3	88.7
2020	439	32.4	13.5	88.8
2021	408	32.3	12.6	90.2
2022	417	33.3	12.5	87.3
2023	408	33.2	12.2	87.5

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 Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	643	42.0	15.3	n/a
1989	643	41.0	15.6	n/a
1990	621	41.0	15.1	0
1991	644	40.0	16.1	n/a
1992	585	42.0	13.9	n/a
1993	565	36.0	15.7	n/a
1994	559	35.0	16.0	n/a
1995	555	37.0	15.0	n/a
1996	555	37.0	15.0	n/a
1997	547	38.0	14.4	n/a
1998	579	38.0	15.2	n/a
1999	577	39.0	14.8	n/a
2000	570	38.0	15.0	32.8
2001	553	38.0	14.6	34.7
2002	585	39.6	14.8	33.3
2003	585	39.6	14.8	33.3
2004	611	37.7	16.2	31.6
2005	643	41.7	15.4	30.3
2006	618	42.0	14.7	40.9
2007	573	41.0	14.0	40.8
2008	511	42.3	12.1	41.5
2009	521	38.5	13.5	41.8
2010	493	38.9	12.6	45.4
2011	481	39.0	12.3	46.8
2012	438	36.5	12.0	42
2013	446	36.1	12.3	39.7
2014	447	34.3	13.0	39.6
2015	422	34.0	12.4	40.8
2016	407	34.0	11.9	100
2017	411	33.3	12.3	91.2
2018	437	33.0	13.2	90.4
2019	434	32.5	13.3	88.7
2020	439	32.4	13.5	88.8
2021	408	32.3	12.6	90.2
2022	417	33.3	12.5	87.3
2023	408	33.2	12.2	87.5

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 Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$465 (3.1%)	$14,586 (96.9%)	$15,051
2020	$469 (3.1%)	$14,457 (96.9%)	$14,926
2021	$1,238 (6.5%)	$17,698 (93.5%)	$18,936
2022	$3,593 (19.9%)	$14,452 (80.1%)	$18,045

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 463^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 333^rd of 893 Middle schools	14.7%
Ranks 486^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 415^th of 674 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	37.9	37.3	0.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	65.1	64.7	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	13.6	18.8	5.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	59.8	60.9	1.1%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	54.8	53.6	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	56.9	5.3	51.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	59.7	54.5	5.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	51.4	62.5	11.1%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	24.4	26.7	2.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	59.8	60.9	1.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Canton Junior/Senior High School)	59.4	58.3	1.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	408	6%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	9	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	425	386	9.2%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.7%	87.5%	1.2%

Schools Near Canton Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canton Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	509 E Main St	Canton	17724	Bradford County	Canton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 673-5134	408	33	12.2	87.5%	386 (94.6%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	45.9	415^th of 674 public high schools	38.4%		44	425^th of 634 public high schools	33.0%	10	5.3	54.5	62.5	37.3	18.8	26.7	60.9	60.9	64.7	53.6	58.3	$18,045	$3,593	$14,452
Troy Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	150 High St	Troy	16947	Bradford County	Troy Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 297-2176	641	57	11.2	44.8%	615 (95.9%)	6 (0.9%)	6 (0.9%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	28.8	514^th of 674 public high schools	23.7%					(n/a)	5.2	36.4	54.4	35.1	15.9	25.9	52.5	52.5	50.9	36.0	43.9	$16,071	$1,683	$14,389
North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	8675 Route 414	Liberty	16930	Tioga County	Southern Tioga School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 324-2071	238	21	11.3	47.9%	229 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	45.8	416^th of 674 public high schools	38.3%		44	426^th of 634 public high schools	32.8%	10	28.5	45.8	58.3	41.0	16.1	30.0	45.1	45.1	60.5	29.1	46.4	$21,720	$1,735	$19,985
North Penn-Mansfield Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	73 W Wellsboro St	Mansfield	16933	Tioga County	Southern Tioga School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 662-2674	523	42	12.4	53.5%	495 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	37.4	468^th of 674 public high schools	30.6%		54.3	359^th of 634 public high schools	43.4%	109	14.2	43.7	57.6	18.8	19.0	19.0	61.1	61.1	51.4	50.0	50.7	$15,396	$1,384	$14,012

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