Is Canton High School - 01 a good school?

Canton High School - 01 ranks 38 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Canton High School - 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Canton High School - 01.

What is the racial makeup of Canton High School - 01?

Students at Canton High School - 01 are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Canton High School - 01?

Canton High School - 01 is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lawrence Elementary - 02 Middle : Canton Middle School - 04

Canton High School - 01

Summary:

Canton High School - 01 is a public high school serving 283 students in grades 9-12 in Canton, South Dakota. The school is part of the Canton School District 41-1, which is ranked 33 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canton High School - 01 consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 11th-grade students. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.42% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 63.01%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 89.0% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have been relatively low, ranging from 0.7% to 2.1% over the past three years, lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Lincoln High School and Tea Area High School, Canton High School - 01 has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.1, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. However, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students, has been mixed, and its performance for special education students has been variable, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013

(605) 764-2706

District: Canton School District 41-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,527

Feeder schools for Canton High School - 01:

Elementary:	Lawrence Elementary - 02
Middle:	Canton Middle School - 04

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Canton High School - 01 ranks better than 73% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Canton High School - 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (90.6%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canton High School - 01 is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Canton High School - 01 employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canton High School - 01 is $10,527.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canton High School - 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton High School - 01 38^th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Canton High School - 01 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Canton School District 41-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Canton School District 41-1 33^rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canton High School - 01

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Rank History for all students at Canton High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2003	21.93	115^th	133	13.5%
2004	47.90	78^th	132	40.9%
2005	32.99	108^th	137	21.2%
2006	35.39	102^nd	136	25.0%
2007	26.38	117^th	141	17.0%
2008	44.87	78^th	135	42.2%
2009	23.20	124^th	144	13.9%
2010	73.13	37^th	150	75.3%
2011	21.83	122^nd	141	13.5%
2012	74.85	33^rd	143	76.9%
2013	63.96	59^th	144	59.0%
2015	30.14	106^th	133	20.3%
2016	56.44	62^nd	141	56.0%
2017	59.23	57^th	137	58.4%
2018	64.94	51^st	138	63.0%
2019	64.36	44^th	135	67.4%
2021	59.71	57^th	140	59.3%
2022	51.80	71^st	134	47.0%
2023	58.86	59^th	138	57.2%
2024	68.77	38^th	141	73.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Canton High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.16	3^rd	8	62.5%
2024	37.93	13^th	19	31.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Canton High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	63.70	33^rd	82	59.8%
2019	43.34	48^th	83	42.2%
2021	65.16	31^st	89	65.2%
2022	39.08	63^rd	84	25.0%
2023	41.75	64^th	95	32.6%
2024	65.79	29^th	93	68.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Canton High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	66.17	37^th	90	58.9%
2019	77.67	17^th	88	80.7%
2021	50.00	47^th	89	47.2%
2022	56.92	39^th	87	55.2%
2023	72.82	19^th	96	80.2%
2024	68.97	31^st	107	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Canton High School - 01

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SD State Percentile
2018	58.78	50^th	123	59.3%
2019	57.02	50^th	123	59.3%
2021	56.83	54^th	129	58.1%
2022	43.35	75^th	123	39.0%
2023	53.03	57^th	121	52.9%
2024	57.29	56^th	125	55.2%

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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canton High School - 01

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	274	274
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	254	254
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233	233
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	233	233
1993	255	0	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	261
1994	286	0	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
1995	334	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
1996	334	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
1997	324	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	329
1998	304	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	310
1999	293	2	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	300
2000	308	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	315
2001	301	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2002	305	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2003	305	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2004	311	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2005	299	1	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	307
2006	291	0	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	288	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	295
2008	280	n/a	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	286
2009	264	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
2010	260	3	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	270
2011	272	3	5	3	4	0	0	0	287
2012	233	1	6	1	6	0	0	0	247
2013	241	1	5	1	6	0	0	0	254
2014	258	0	4	1	8	0	0	0	271
2015	253	0	3	3	6	0	1	0	266
2016	244	1	4	4	5	0	1	0	259
2017	254	1	5	4	5	0	2	0	271
2018	248	0	7	5	4	0	3	0	267
2019	222	2	6	6	6	0	2	0	244
2020	240	3	6	8	6	0	4	0	267
2021	239	3	5	8	1	0	4	0	260
2022	255	4	2	8	2	1	3	0	275
2023	263	4	1	8	4	0	3	0	283
2024	252	5	1	7	6	0	7	0	278

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 School - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	22.7	12.0	n/a
1990	254	24.9	10.2	n/a
1991	233	23.5	9.9	n/a
1992	233	23.5	9.9	n/a
1993	261	20.0	13.1	n/a
1994	294	21.2	13.9	n/a
1995	338	19.2	17.6	n/a
1996	338	19.2	17.6	n/a
1997	329	18.6	17.7	9.1
1998	310	19.5	15.9	19
1999	300	17.3	17.3	17
2000	315	19.3	16.3	14.9
2001	305	20.3	15.0	13.8
2002	309	19.2	16.1	9.1
2003	309	19.2	16.1	9.1
2004	315	19.9	15.8	18.1
2005	307	19.5	15.7	9.4
2006	298	19.5	15.3	10.4
2007	295	21.9	13.5	n/a
2008	286	21.7	13.2	13.6
2009	276	19.5	14.2	17
2010	270	20.9	12.9	12.2
2011	287	19.5	14.7	18.5
2012	247	18.9	13.0	21.9
2013	254	19.3	13.0	22.4
2014	271	20.9	12.9	16.2
2015	266	21.0	12.6	19.9
2016	259	20.0	12.9	24.3
2017	271	21.0	12.8	19.9
2018	267	19.1	13.9	17.6
2019	244	18.9	12.9	14.8
2020	267	19.2	13.8	15.7
2021	260	18.9	13.7	14.2
2022	275	17.2	15.9	8.4
2023	283	18.6	15.1	10.2
2024	278	19.1	14.5	18.3

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 - 01

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	274	22.7	12.0	n/a
1990	254	24.9	10.2	n/a
1991	233	23.5	9.9	n/a
1992	233	23.5	9.9	n/a
1993	261	20.0	13.1	n/a
1994	294	21.2	13.9	n/a
1995	338	19.2	17.6	n/a
1996	338	19.2	17.6	n/a
1997	329	18.6	17.7	9.1
1998	310	19.5	15.9	19
1999	300	17.3	17.3	17
2000	315	19.3	16.3	14.9
2001	305	20.3	15.0	13.8
2002	309	19.2	16.1	9.1
2003	309	19.2	16.1	9.1
2004	315	19.9	15.8	18.1
2005	307	19.5	15.7	9.4
2006	298	19.5	15.3	10.4
2007	295	21.9	13.5	n/a
2008	286	21.7	13.2	13.6
2009	276	19.5	14.2	17
2010	270	20.9	12.9	12.2
2011	287	19.5	14.7	18.5
2012	247	18.9	13.0	21.9
2013	254	19.3	13.0	22.4
2014	271	20.9	12.9	16.2
2015	266	21.0	12.6	19.9
2016	259	20.0	12.9	24.3
2017	271	21.0	12.8	19.9
2018	267	19.1	13.9	17.6
2019	244	18.9	12.9	14.8
2020	267	19.2	13.8	15.7
2021	260	18.9	13.7	14.2
2022	275	17.2	15.9	8.4
2023	283	18.6	15.1	10.2
2024	278	19.1	14.5	18.3

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 - 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$30 (0.3%)	$9,418 (99.7%)	$9,448
2021	$67 (0.7%)	$9,895 (99.3%)	$9,962
2022	$516 (4.7%)	$10,361 (95.3%)	$10,877
2023	$152 (1.4%)	$10,374 (98.5%)	$10,527

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canton High School - 01

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 138 High schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Canton High School - 01)	70.3	76.5	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Canton School District 41-1)	70.3	76.5	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Canton High School - 01)	47.3	41.2	6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Canton School District 41-1)	47.3	41.2	6.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Canton High School - 01)	37.8	43.5	5.6%
11th Grade Science (Canton School District 41-1)	37.8	43.5	5.6%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	283	16%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	6	1	83.3%
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	222	263	18.5%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	10.2%	4.5%

Schools Near Canton High School - 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (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	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 12th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canton High School - 01	Public	9-12	800 N Main St	Canton	57013	Lincoln County	Canton School District 41-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 764-2706	278	19	14.5	18.3%	252 (90.6%)	5 (1.8%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	68.8	38^th of 141 public high schools	73.0%		58.9	59^th of 138 public high schools	57.2%	21	70.4		69.4	43.7		43.1	54.9	52.7	$10,527	$152	$10,374
Harrisburg High School - 01	Public	9-12	1300 W Willow St	Harrisburg	57032	Lincoln County	Harrisburg School District 41-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 743-2567	1,762	124	14.1	8.1%	1,504 (85.4%)	68 (3.9%)	83 (4.7%)	19 (1.1%)	13 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.2%)	70.3	35^th of 141 public high schools	75.2%		67.5	38^th of 138 public high schools	72.5%	3	69.0			42.6			60.2		$9,748	$446	$9,301
Lennox High School - 01	Public	9-12	1201 S Main St	Lennox	57039	Lincoln County	Lennox School District 41-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 647-2203	355	21	16.9	11.3%	330 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	86.1	13^th of 141 public high schools	90.8%		85.2	12^th of 138 public high schools	91.3%	1	81.0		81.2	48.8		48.2	71.4	71.8	$10,642	$325	$10,316
Lincoln High School - 02	Public	9-12	2900 S Cliff Ave	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7990	1,934	118	16.3	25.8%	1,324 (68.5%)	148 (7.7%)	234 (12.1%)	37 (1.9%)	82 (4.2%)	2 (0.1%)	107 (5.5%)	87.3	11^th of 141 public high schools	92.2%		83.6	14^th of 138 public high schools	89.9%	3	77.2	43.8	76.0	54.4	31.3	53.6	72.2	71.4	$10,760	$1,084	$9,676
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81	Public	6-12	4400 W 69th St	Sioux Falls	57108	Lincoln County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(605) 367-7647	1	2	.5		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tea Area High School - 03	Public	9-12	500 W Brian St	Tea	57064	Lincoln County	Tea Area School District 41-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 498-2700	670	35	18.9	16.7%	567 (84.6%)	25 (3.7%)	35 (5.2%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.6%)	54.1	68^th of 141 public high schools	51.8%		65.3	40^th of 138 public high schools	71.0%	28	63.1		62.7	39.4		39.1	46.9	46.6	$9,422	$452	$8,969
Community Campus - 41	Public	12	2101 W 41st St Ste 47	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-4359	62	8	7.9	17.7%	34 (54.8%)	9 (14.5%)	10 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.1%)								(n/a)									$5,086	$738	$4,348
Project Search - Avera McKennan 07	Public	12	1325 S Cliff Ave	Sioux Falls	57105	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Strive -05	Public	10-12	715 E 14TH St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Teachwell Thrive - 03	Public	12	715 E 14th St	Sioux Falls	57104	Minnehaha County	East Dakota Educational Cooperative	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 367-7680	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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