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Canton Academy |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1965 |
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County |
Madison County, MS |
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| Total
Students |
304 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
(
MS )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
3% |
10% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 28 students | | Grade 1 - 19 students | | Grade 2 - 13 students | | Grade 3 - 20 students | | Grade 4 - 21 students | | Grade 5 - 12 students | | Grade 6 - 23 students | | Grade 7 - 24 students | | Grade 8 - 27 students | | Grade 9 - 31 students | | Grade 10 - 28 students | | Grade 11 - 28 students | | Grade 12 - 30 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
22 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
35% |
| Average Class Size |
17 |
| Number of AP Courses |
2 |
| List of Courses Offered |
Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score |
20 |
| Matriculation Data |
Link to Matriculation Data |
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| This
School |
(
MS )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:14 |
1:12
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
175 days |
178 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Aug. 1 |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$5,000 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
5% |
| Acceptance
Rate |
100% |
| Headmaster |
David Glasgow |
| Admissions
Director |
Sarah Willis |
| Admissions
Associate |
Gerald Ray |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
10 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Cheering | Cross Country | | Dance | Football | | Golf | Softball | | Tennis | Track and Field |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
7 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Beta Club | National Honor Society | | Spainish Club | FCA | | Student Council | Stock Market Team | | Annual Staff | |
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- The philosophy on Canton Academy is based on Christian principles and academic excellence. We believe that each student should have an opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential. It is our responsibility to provide each student with varied learning experiences so that they may grow intellectually, socially, morally and physically. The school shares with home, church and community the responsibility of providing each individual with the opportunity to make his/her best contribution to the democratic society in which they live. Canton Academy academics are an elevated learning environment that attracts a diverse and exceptional student body. Our program is designed to develop successful social skills, critical thinking, responsibility, and leadership. Our dedicated teachers continue to produce brilliant minds that are an extremely important part of today’s society.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
39046 ) |
| School
Zip (
39046 ) |
(
MS ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
22,975 people |
2,834,131 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
19% |
18% |
| Population Average
Age |
31 years old |
33.8 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
3.0 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$29,599 |
$32,551 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.2 rooms |
5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
35 years old |
34 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 39046 |
| %
Owning / % Renting |
69% / 31% |
65% / 35% |
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