East Canton High School is a public high school in East Canton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Osnaburg Local School District. Although the school's athletic teams have the mascot of the Hornets, the East Canton's girls' basketball team is nicknamed the Wizards.
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, East Canton High School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Canton High School's student population of 264 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
East Canton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Canton High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1869 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Canton High School's ranking?
East Canton High School is ranked #1869 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are East Canton High School often compared to?
East Canton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton South High School, Glenoak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Canton High School?
The graduation rate of East Canton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Canton High School?
264 students attend East Canton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Canton High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Canton High School?
East Canton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Canton High School offer ?
East Canton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Canton High School part of?
East Canton High School is part of Osnaburg Local School District.
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