Enrollment
774
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canton, OH
Canton South High School
Federal NCES profile for Canton South High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498303700
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton South High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton South High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton South High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Canton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canton South High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canton South High School
Canton South High School is a large high school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 774 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 774 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #417, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's high schools, it stands alongside Mckinley High School (2,047 students): Canton South High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 14.3:1).
Canton Local also operates Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students) and Canton South Middle School (378 students) alongside Canton South 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 South High School compares
Canton South High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 79.5%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Canton South High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canton Local, which includes Canton South High School.
$14,524
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 33.6%
Federal 16.4%
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 South High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faircrest Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canton South Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton South High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Canton
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckinley High School
Standard public school
2,047 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Choices Alternative School
Standard public school
238 students 59.5:1 students per teacher
Canton Harbor High School
Standard public school
125 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Stark High School
Standard public school
104 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Standard public school
85 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~774 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Canton South High School
How many students attend Canton South High School?
Canton South High School has 774 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton South High School is 22.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton South High School?
34.5% of students at Canton South High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canton South High School?
The largest demographic group at Canton South High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Canton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton South High School?
Canton South High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 South High School rank among high schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton South High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Canton South High School a good school?
Canton South High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. 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 Local?
Besides Canton South High School, Canton Local also operates Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students) and Canton South Middle School (378 students). See the Canton Local district page for the complete list.
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