District Overview
Headquartered at 1312 5th St SW in Canton, Ohio, the Canton City School District serves as a vibrant educational center situated within a small city environment in the Canton-Massillon metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, Canton City provides a complete academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its 17 operational schools. The district educates a diverse student body of 7,478 pupils, cultivating an inclusive learning community characterized by significant Black, White, multiracial, and Hispanic student populations across all primary and secondary grade levels.

Underpinning this expansive academic framework is a robust professional infrastructure featuring a total staffing footprint of over 3,380 full-time equivalent personnel. The district’s instructional environment is driven by approximately 993 full-time equivalent teachers and 136 instructional aides, ensuring direct classroom guidance and tailored student support. Complementing the teaching staff are more than 2,250 dedicated support personnel who manage school operations, student services, and facility administration. Together, this comprehensive staffing model enables Canton City School District to deliver a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the academic and developmental needs of its community.
17
Total Schools
7,478
Total Students
992.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton City
Demographic Student Count
White2,576
Hispanic963
Black2,651
Asian20
Two or More1,226
American Indian32
Pacific Islander10
  • Black
    2,651 (35.5%)
  • White
    2,576 (34.4%)
  • Two or More
    1,226 (16.4%)
  • Hispanic
    963 (12.9%)
  • American Indian
    32 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Canton City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle4
High2
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:7,478*
Teachers (FTE):992.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Canton City
Found 18 Schools