CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
CANTON H S is a public high school that is part of the CANTON ISD school district, located in CANTON, TX with about 627 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, CANTON H S 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 High School, located at 1110 W Highway 243 in Canton, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Canton Independent School District. As the home of the "Eagles," the school is a central fixture in the community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including UIL athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs.
The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community spirit and its dedication to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Situated in Van Zandt County, Canton High School functions not only as a place of learning but also as a focal point for local pride, consistently emphasizing a culture of tradition, student achievement, and academic excellence within the East Texas region.
For more information, contact CANTON H S at (903) 567-6561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CANTON, TX 75103-2031
(903) 567-6561
CANTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CANTON, TX with about 627 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CANTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 627
- Teachers:
- 45.69
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 627 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CANTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.