- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, TX
Canton H S
Federal NCES profile for Canton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481275000769
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton H S has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Canton H S held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 481275000769 · Canton, TX High · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 12.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton El (569 students)
Canton H S held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canton H S
650 students
- Canton El
Canton El
569 students
- Canton J H
Canton J H
557 students
- Canton Int
Canton Int
533 students
What this shows Canton H S reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton H S compares
Canton H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Canton H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Isd reports $9,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton H S
How many students attend Canton H S?
Canton H S has 650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton H S is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton H S?
36.9% of students at Canton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton H S?
The largest demographic group at Canton H S is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Canton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton H S?
Canton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canton H S rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Canton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Isd?
Besides Canton H S, Canton Isd also operates Canton El (569 students), Canton J H (557 students), and Canton Int (533 students). See the Canton Isd district page for the complete list.