White was the most represented ethnicity among Canton Public Schools students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In total, there were 2,034 white students enrolled, accounting for 63.2% of the district’s student body.
The number of white students attending schools in the district decreased 1.2% from the previous school year.
Meanwhile, American Indian or Alaska Native students were the least represented ethnic group within the schools in Canton Public Schools.
Canton Public Schools roughly covers schools within Norfolk County, and has a main office in Canton.
The total number of students attending the district’s schools fell to 3,219 over the 2022-23 school year.
Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2023-24, representing 53% of the state’s student body.
Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students saw the highest high school dropout rates.
Under representation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only 7.8% of teachers identified as people of color in 2022.
| Ethnic group | Percent of Total Student Body |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% |
| Multiracial | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
