Canton South High School

774 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Canton South High School, located at 600 Faircrest St SE in Canton, Ohio, serves as a central pillar of the Canton Local School District. The school is home to the "Wildcats" and is widely recognized for its strong sense of community pride and tradition. It provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or attending college.

Beyond its academic offerings, Canton South High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, boasting a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. The school serves as a focal point for the surrounding Canton community, fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, leadership development, and active civic participation. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and a diverse array of student life activities, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates ready to contribute to the greater Stark County area and beyond.

774

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	25
Black	62
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
615 (79.5%)
Two or More
69 (8.9%)
Black
62 (8.0%)
Hispanic
25 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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 Local
Phone:	(330)484-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
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 9 128

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 267

Grade 12 254