Canton Preparatory High School

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Canton, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Canton Preparatory High School #597 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,563 per pupil, Canton Preparatory High School ranks #739 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

624
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,563
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Canton Preparatory High School operates 1 public schools serving 624 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,563 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 83 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 6.1% local, 83.0% state, and 10.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #597 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.4% African American, 28.9% White, 11.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Canton Preparatory High School, enrolling 612 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Canton Preparatory High School accounts for 98.1% of all Canton Preparatory High School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Canton Preparatory High School a distant remainder — means Canton Preparatory High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Canton Preparatory High School chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
83.0%
State
6.1%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
597 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Canton Preparatory High School.

White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 38.4%
Asian 11.6%
Multiracial 12.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
41.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Canton Preparatory High School

School Enrollment
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter
612

How Canton Preparatory High School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Timberland Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ubly Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Inland Lakes Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Paragon Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Canton Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Canton Preparatory High School?

Canton Preparatory High School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 624 students.

How much does Canton Preparatory High School spend per student?

Canton Preparatory High School spends $10,563 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #597 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Canton Preparatory High School?

Canton Preparatory High School students are 38.4% African American, 28.9% White, 11.6% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Canton Preparatory High School?

Canton Preparatory High School has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #597 out of 707 districts in Michigan.