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Canton High School - 01

800 N Main St, Canton, SD 57013Canton School District 41-1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
283
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$12,582
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 283 students in grades 09–12 in Canton, South Dakota.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,582 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Canton High School - 01 is a mid-sized high in Canton, South Dakota, serving grades 09–12 with 283 students. The district invests $12,582 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Canton High School - 01

283
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 127 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 29 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 461056000109

Academic Outcomes at Canton High School - 01

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
78%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 57013

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,582Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,582
State avg
$16,272
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,536
Student Support$2,391
Administration$1,510
Operations$1,887
Other$1,258
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,582 spent per student, an estimated $5,574 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
60%
State government
30.7%
Local (property tax)
59.6%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lawrence Elementary - 02
↓
Middle
Canton Middle School - 04
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLincoln County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCanton School District 41-1 →
Phone: (605)764-2706
NCES ID: 461056000109
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Canton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Canton School District 41-1
Elem
Lawrence Elementary - 02
388 students · KG–05
● 53 opp17% FRL
Mid
Canton Middle School - 04
203 students · 06–08
● 53 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
800 N Main St, Canton, SD 57013
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.