CANTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Canton South High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Canton Local school district, located in Canton, OH with about 778 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 44 teachers, Canton South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 South High School, located at 600 Faircrest St SE in Canton, Ohio, serves as a central pillar of the Canton Local School District. The school is home to the "Wildcats" and is widely recognized for its strong sense of community pride and tradition. It provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or attending college.
Beyond its academic offerings, Canton South High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, boasting a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. The school serves as a focal point for the surrounding Canton community, fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, leadership development, and active civic participation. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and a diverse array of student life activities, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates ready to contribute to the greater Stark County area and beyond.
For more information, contact Canton South High School at (330) 484-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, OH 44707-1344
(330) 484-8000
CANTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, OH with about 778 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canton Local
- Total Students:
- 778
- Teachers:
- 44.74
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 778 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.