Academic Results
Recognition
Wayne County's Top Charter High School
Niche, an organization that specializes in school data and rankings, ranked Canton Preparatory High School the #1 charter high school in Wayne County and #4 in the area.
Recognition
Recognized for Student Achievement
Canton Prep has earned recognition from state and regional organizations for academic performance and college readiness.
2025 College Success Award
GreatSchools.org recognized Canton Prep with a 2025 College Success Award, given to schools that excel at preparing students for life after high school. The award looks at whether graduates enroll in college, are ready for college-level work, and stay enrolled into their second year.
Metro Parent Recognition
Metro Parent named Canton Preparatory High School one of Wayne County's Best Charter Schools for 2025. The list compares schools using parent feedback, reviews, test scores, and college readiness data.
Michigan CAP Recognition
Canton Prep was recognized on the Michigan Context and Performance Report Card, published in 2025 by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The report card adjusts state test scores from 2022 through 2024 to account for student background.
"I like that the students are pushed academically and I love that they can earn college credits before their high school career is finished."
Proven Across NHA®
Students Gain More Learning
A study by Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) shows students at NHA partner schools gain an average of 3.5 additional months of learning each year compared to their peers in traditional public schools, with no additional days of school. NHA was also recognized as a “gap buster” for helping students make strong academic progress across different backgrounds.