Canton High School - 01

Canton School District 41-1
800 N Main St
Canton, SD 57013
283 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Canton High School, located in Canton, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Canton School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth and academic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Canton High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes a variety of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. These activities are intended to foster school spirit, leadership skills, and teamwork among the student body. With a commitment to the district’s mission of student excellence, the school leverages its position within the community to create a supportive environment that encourages civic responsibility and long-term success for its graduates.
283
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    263 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Canton School District 41-1
Phone: (605)764-2706
Website: http://www.cantonsdk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 69
Grade 10 73
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 69
Gender Ratio