CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL

CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Canton Public Schools school district, located in Canton, MS with about 612 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 on Finney Road in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Canton Public School District. The school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards, technological literacy, and college and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

As part of the broader Canton Public School District, the high school places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and academic accountability. The institution provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, designed to cultivate well-rounded students. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, the official school website acts as a primary resource for ongoing communication between the school, students, and the local community.

For more information, contact CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 859-5325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

634 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
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CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, MS with about 612 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
612
Teachers:
28.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 612 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
0.2%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

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.