Enrollment
612
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260108008635 Charter school
Canton Preparatory High School — Canton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Canton Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Canton Preparatory High School · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton Preparatory High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Canton Preparatory High School reports 612 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Michigan average and 32% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canton Preparatory High School spends $10,563 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.1% from local sources (property taxes), 83.0% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canton Preparatory High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,563
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 612 Top 83% in Michigan — larger than 17% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.3% -35% vs state
NCES ID 260108008635
Student demographics
African American 38.4%
White 28.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.5%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Preparatory High School, which includes Canton Preparatory High School.
$10,563
Per student
-33%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 83.0%
Federal 10.9%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Canton Preparatory High School
How many students attend Canton Preparatory High School?
Canton Preparatory High School has 612 students enrolled. It is a other school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Preparatory High School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Preparatory High School?
35.3% of students at Canton Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Canton Preparatory High School is African American at 38.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Canton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Preparatory High School?
Canton Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.