South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

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Canton, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks South Canton Scholars Charter Academy #634 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,329 per pupil, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy ranks #751 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

815
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,329
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 815 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 $10,329 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 0.8% local, 87.5% state, and 11.7% 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 30/100, ranked #634 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.

and 30.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.6% African American, 27.3% White, 22.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, enrolling 822 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all South Canton Scholars Charter Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Canton Scholars Charter Academy a distant remainder — means South Canton Scholars Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 30.9% — 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?

11.7%
Federal
87.5%
State
0.8%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
634 / 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 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy.

White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 32.6%
Asian 22.6%
Multiracial 13.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

30.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

School Enrollment
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter
822

How South Canton Scholars Charter Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hesperia Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Walton Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Roscommon Area Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Canton Scholars Charter Academy'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 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 815 students.

How much does South Canton Scholars Charter Academy spend per student?

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy spends $10,329 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #634 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy students are 32.6% African American, 27.3% White, 22.6% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #634 out of 707 districts in Michigan.