- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090069000118
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Canton High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090069000118 · Canton, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 11.1:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Brook Primary School (426 students)
Canton High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Canton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canton High School
443 students
- Cherry Brook P
Cherry Brook Primary School
426 students
- Canton Interme
Canton Intermediate School
333 students
- Canton Middle
Canton Middle School
214 students
What this shows Canton High School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton High School compares
Canton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Canton School District reports $23,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~443 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.