Enrollment
443
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, CT
Canton High School
Federal NCES profile for Canton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090069000118
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT.
School address
District: Canton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090069000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton High School
Canton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Canton, Connecticut, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Connecticut average.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Canton School District also operates Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students) and Canton Intermediate School (333 students) alongside Canton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canton High School compares
Canton High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Canton High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton School District, which includes Canton High School.
$23,127
Per student
-3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Brook Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canton High School
How many students attend Canton High School?
Canton High School has 443 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% 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 High School?
11.2% of students at Canton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton High School?
The largest demographic group at Canton High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Canton, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton High School?
Canton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canton High School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canton, CT. 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.
Is Canton High School a good school?
Canton High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canton School District?
Besides Canton High School, Canton School District also operates Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students), Canton Intermediate School (333 students), and Canton Middle School (214 students). See the Canton School District district page for the complete list.
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