CANTON H S

CANTON ISD
1110 W HWY 243
CANTON, TX 75103
653 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
653
Total Students
52.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    510 (78.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (14.7 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    11 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CANTON ISD
Phone: (903)567-6561
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 9 165
Grade 10 173
Grade 11 161
Grade 12 154
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RANCH ACADEMY
RANCH ACADEMY
Charter School 93 Students
3120 VZCR 2318
CANTON, TX 75103 (8.6 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th