Holy Child Jesus School vs. Canton Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Holy Child Jesus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
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School History
Canton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Overview
Holy Child Jesus School serves 59 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher of Holy Child Jesus School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
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.
Grades Offered
K-2
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1946
1965
Students Body
Total Students
59 students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
35
Kindergarten Students
10
25
Grade 1 Students
15
15
Grade 2 Students
-
20
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
10
Grade 5 Students
9
23
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
-
22
Grade 10 Students
-
24
Grade 11 Students
-
19
Grade 12 Students
-
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
31 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
50%
Average Class Size
n/a
17
Number of AP Classes
n/a
2
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:9
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(land)
(land)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,300
$7,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
All information may be located on admissions page of canton academy website / varies for grades
% on Financial Aid
36%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Jenny Wadford
Admissions Associate
n/a
Elaine Pounds
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
14
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Annual Staff, Beta Club, FCA, National Honor Society, Spainish Club, Student Council