Summary:
Canton Charter Academy is a single K-8 charter school in Canton, Michigan, serving 774 students as part of the Canton Charter Academy district, and it consistently ranks among the top schools in the state.
For parents, this school delivers exceptional academic results across the board. In the most recent testing year, every single grade and subject combination outperformed the Michigan state average by a substantial margin—typically by 20 to 45 percentage points. The standout area is 7th grade, where 83.6% of students are proficient in English Language Arts (compared to 38.4% statewide) and 74.5% are proficient in math (versus 33.3% statewide). Even in the lower grades, where advantages are smaller, the school still leads by roughly 9 to 16 points. The school also excels in science and social studies, with 5th grade science proficiency at 63.3% and 8th grade social studies at 68.0%, both far exceeding state averages. While there is some year-to-year fluctuation in specific grade levels—for example, 6th grade math dipped from 66.7% to 52.5%—the overall pattern shows a school that is not just above average, but dramatically so.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates strong health indicators. Chronic absenteeism is just 15.6%, nearly half the state rate of 27.9%, which supports consistent learning. With 35.27% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves these results while serving a moderately diverse socioeconomic population. The 8th grade PSAT results also point to solid college readiness, with 78% proficiency in ELA and 58% in math. The school’s state ranking has fluctuated—from the 93rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 86th percentile in 2025-2026—but it remains a top-tier institution. Per-student spending of $12,166 and a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio are typical for Michigan charters, yet the outcomes far exceed what those resources might predict, suggesting highly effective instruction and a positive school culture.
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