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Canon-McMillan School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves North Strabane, Cecil and Canonsburg.

Students
5,390
Schools
9
Spent per student
$15,025
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
15:1
Debt
$182.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Canon-McMillan School District

  • School Grade A: better than 90% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 31% less per student than the PA average
  • 15 students per teacher
  • Debt of $182.4M, about $33,847 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency49%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)99%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,025 per student · 31% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 36%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 72%State 26%Federal 3%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
5,326’20
5,271’21
5,268’22
5,356’23
5,390’24

About steady.

Students
White 83%Two or more races 6%Black 4%Hispanic 3%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

9 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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