CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Canton High School is a public high school that is part of the Canton School District school district, located in Canton, CT with about 498 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 38 teachers, Canton High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Canton High School, located at 76 Simonds Avenue in Canton, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the town of Canton. The school is part of the Canton Public Schools district and is committed to fostering a challenging and supportive academic environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond its rigorous academic offerings, the school places a strong value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. Canton High School is known for its focus on cultivating a tight-knit community, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, and social awareness. For further details on specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district news, you can visit their official website at http://www.cantonschools.org/chs.
For more information, contact Canton High School at (860) 693-7707 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, CT 06019-1207
(860) 693-7707
http://www.cantonschools.org/chs
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Canton, CT with about 498 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canton School District
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 38.06
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 498 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.