Canton High School

899 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canton High School, located on Finney Road in Canton, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Canton Public School District. The school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that emphasizes core academic standards, technological literacy, and college and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

As part of the broader Canton Public School District, the high school places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and academic accountability. The institution provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, designed to cultivate well-rounded students. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives, the official school website acts as a primary resource for ongoing communication between the school, students, and the local community.

899

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	148
Black	709
Asian	3
Two or More	38

Black
709 (78.9%)
Hispanic
148 (16.5%)
Two or More
38 (4.2%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
White
1 (0.1%)

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 Public Schools
Phone:	(601)859-5325
Website:	http://cantonschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	899
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 9 241

Grade 10 226

Grade 11 217

Grade 12 200

Adult Education 15