CANTON JSHS
Canton JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Canton Area SD school district, located in Canton, PA with about 437 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 33 teachers, Canton JSHS 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 Junior-Senior High School, located at 509 E Main St in Canton, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Canton Area School District. As a combined junior-senior high facility, the school provides academic instruction for students in grades 7 through 12. It functions as a central pillar of the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.
The school is known for fostering a small-town educational environment where student engagement and extracurricular participation are highly encouraged. Beyond standard core academics, Canton JSHS supports various athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that aim to develop student character and leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its youth to meet the challenges of their future endeavors while remaining connected to the traditions of the Canton area.
For more information, contact Canton JSHS at (570) 673-5134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, PA 17724-1698
(570) 673-5134
CANTON JSHS is a public Title I school in Canton, PA with about 437 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Canton Area SD
- Total Students:
- 437
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 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 437 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.