CANTON-GALVA JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Canton-Galva school district, located in Canton, KS with about 166 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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-Galva Jr./Sr. High School, located in Canton, Kansas, serves as the secondary education hub for the USD 419 school district. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a centralized learning environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on academic development, personal growth, and community engagement within a smaller, rural setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for its athletic programs—competing as the "Eagles"—and its commitment to fostering school spirit. By utilizing a smaller campus model, Canton-Galva aims to offer more personalized attention to students, ensuring they are well-prepared for post-secondary education or the workforce through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High at (620) 628-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.