The Canton Area School District is a diminutive, rural, Pennsylvania public school district that encompasses approximately . Canton Area School District is split over three counties. In Bradford County, it serves Canton Township including Canton Borough; while excluding the borough of Alba, and Leroy Township. In Lycoming County, the district serves McIntyre Township including the villages of Marsh Hill and Ralston; and McNett Township including the villages of Chemung, Ellenton, Leolyn, Penbryn, and Roaring Branch. In Tioga County, the district serves Union Township. According to 2000 local census data, the district serves a resident population of 6,213. By 2010, the district's population increased to 6,534 people.US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011 The educational attainment levels for the Canton Area School District population (25 years old and over) were 86.6% high school graduates and 10.9% college graduates. The district is one of the 500 public school districts of Pennsylvania.
According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 45.4% of the Canton Area School District's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, Education Facts Student Poverty Concentration by LEA, 2012 In 2009, Canton Area School District residents’ per capita income was $14,597, while the median family income was $37,156.US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.
Canton Area School District operates 2 traditional schools: Canton Area Elementary School and Canton Junior Senior High School. The district also operates an alternative school called the Focus Support Academy. The program presents a placement for at risk students and those with behavioral issues that disrupt the classroom. The facility can accommodate up to twelve students. Focus Support Academy is located in the Gleckner building in Canton. When a student needs more intensive services like constant emotional support services, an out-of-district placement is pursued.Canton Area School Administration, Canton Area School District Strategic Plan Assessment and Academics, August 9, 2007 Canton Area High School students may attend Northern Tier Career Center for vocational training.
Extracurriculars The Canton Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports for high school and junior high school students. Eligibility to participate is set by school board policies.
Clubs Band Students Against Destructive Decisions FFA Language clubs Scholarship Challenge Library Club DJ Club
Sports The district provides the following varsity sports:
Boys Baseball- A Basketball - AA Cross country - A Football - A Track and field - AA Wrestling - AA
Girls Basketball - A Cheerleading - AAAA Cross Country - A Softball - A Track and field - AA Volleyball - A
Junior high school sports
Boys Basketball Cross country Football Track and field Wrestling
Girls Basketball Cross country Track and field Volleyball
According to PIAA directory July 2015
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