Canton High School

612 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canton High School, located at 1001 N Main St in Canton, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Canton Union School District #66. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a variety of core curriculum courses alongside elective programs designed to support diverse student interests, including athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular clubs.

The institution emphasizes both academic achievement and character development within a supportive small-town environment. By fostering partnerships between students, faculty, and families, Canton High School strives to maintain a positive school culture that encourages civic responsibility and lifelong learning. As the hub of secondary education for the Canton area, the school remains focused on navigating the evolving needs of its student body while upholding the traditions and spirit of the local community.

612

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	16
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
546 (89.4%)
Two or More
33 (5.4%)
Hispanic
16 (2.6%)
Black
10 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canton Union SD 66
Phone:	(309)647-1820
Website:	http://cantonusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 134