South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

Canton, Michigan — 1 schools

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 smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 822 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,329 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.8% local, 87.5% state, and 11.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #717 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

28
Equity Score
717 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wayne County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has 1 schools, 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 28/100, ranking #717 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 28/100, ranking #717 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

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Quarterly

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