- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498303700
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 25
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Canton South High School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390498303700 · Canton, OH High · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 22.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Faircrest Memorial Elementary School (747 students)
Canton South High School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Canton South High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canton South High School
774 students
- Faircrest Memo
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
747 students
- Canton South M
Canton South Middle School
378 students
What this shows Canton South High School reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton South High School compares
Canton South High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Canton Local reports $15,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
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.