Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Canton City Early College Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)37%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
33%
17%
White
43%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Canton City Early College Academy?
406 students attend Canton City Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Canton City Early College Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canton City Early College Academy?
Canton City Early College Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canton City Early College Academy offer ?
Canton City Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canton City Early College Academy part of?
Canton City Early College Academy is part of Canton City School District.
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