Canton City


Summary:

The Canton City school district in Ohio comprises 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools vary significantly in their performance, with some standout institutions like Canton Arts Academy @ Summit and Portage Collab Montessori Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like McKinley High School, Crenshaw Middle School, and STEAMM Academy struggle with low test scores and graduation rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes within the district. The high-performing schools, such as Canton Arts Academy @ Summit and Portage Collab Montessori Middle School, boast impressive test scores, with 70-100% of students proficient or better in core subjects, far exceeding the Canton City and Ohio state averages. In contrast, the lower-performing schools have test scores well below the district and state averages, raising concerns about educational equity and access for all students.

The data also highlights the unique challenges faced by alternative schools like Choices Alternative School, which serves a specialized student population. With an extremely low 4-year graduation rate of 21.8% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 96.7%, Choices Alternative School requires additional support and resources to help its students succeed. Overall, the analysis of the Canton City school data reveals both areas of excellence and significant areas of concern, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach to ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.

District Detail

 1312 5th St SW
Canton, OH 44707-4657

 (330) 438-2500

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 839 Ohio districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,893

Primary Schools: 9
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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