Canton High School (Texas)

Canton High School is a public high school located in Canton, Texas (USA). It is part of the Canton Independent School District located in central Van Zandt County and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. In 2022–23, the school was rated by the Texas Education Agency as follows: 89 (B) overall, 90 (A) for Student Achievement, 88 (B) for School Progress, and 87 (B) for Closing the Gaps. It also was designated with distinction in Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts and Academic Achievement in Science.^[2]

Canton High School
Location
1110 W Hwy 243 Canton , Texas 75103-2031 United States
Coordinates	32.5449°N 95.8875°W / 32.5449; -95.8875
Information
School type	Public high school
School district	Canton Independent School District
Principal	Lisa Parker
Teaching staff	54.51 (FTE)[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	681 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	12.49[1]
Color(s)	Green & White
Athletics conference	UIL Class AAAA
Mascot	Eagles/Eaglettes
Website	hs.cantonisd.net

Athletics

The Canton Eagles compete in the following sports - ^[3]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball, and Baseball.

State titles

• Boys Cross Country - ^[4]
  • 1998(3A), 2000(3A)
• Girls Golf - ^[5]
  • 1986(3A), 1988(3A)
• Girls Powerlifting - ^[6]
  • 2010(3A), 2011(3A), 2012(3A)

Rivals

• Brownsboro Bears
• Mabank Panthers
• Van Vandals
• Wills Point Tigers

Academics

• UIL Spelling Champions -
  • 2007(3A)

Band

• Marching Band State Champions ^[7]
  • 2002(3A), 2004(3A), 2006(3A), 2018(4A)

Notable alumni

• Colten Brewer, professional baseball player^[8]
• G. J. Kinne, professional football coach and former player^[9]
• Keavon Milton, former professional football player^[10]