Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Connellsville Area Senior High School ranks 491 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Connellsville Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,001 students in grades 9-12 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Connellsville Area School District, which is ranked 464 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Connellsville Area Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.61%) compared to nearby schools, it has consistently underperformed on state standardized tests, with only 17.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Algebra I, compared to the state average of 34.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 76.5% and 87.5% over the past five years, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.1% to 3.7% during the same period. Notably, the school has a very high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Belle Vernon Area High School and Uniontown Area Senior High School, Connellsville Area Senior High School generally underperforms in academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. The school's relatively high per-student spending of around $19,000 suggests that factors beyond just academic instruction, such as socioeconomic challenges and resource allocation, may be contributing to its underperformance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Falcon Drive
Connellsville, PA 15425

(724) 628-1350

District: Connellsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,782

Feeder schools for Connellsville Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Bullskin Elementary School
	Dunbar Township Elementary School
	Springfield Elementary School
	West Crawford Elementary School
Middle:	Connellsville Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 1,001

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Connellsville Area Senior High School ranks worse than 72.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.62. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Connellsville Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connellsville Area Senior High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Connellsville Area Senior High School employs 68.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connellsville Area Senior High School is $19,782.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Connellsville Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area Senior High School 491^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Connellsville Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Connellsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area School District 464^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Connellsville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	40.10	418^th	583	28.3%
2004	41.46	405^th	590	31.4%
2005	46.27	392^nd	593	33.9%
2006	51.41	358^th	604	40.7%
2007	59.45	300^th	615	51.2%
2008	61.70	275^th	621	55.7%
2009	41.48	461^st	632	27.1%
2010	62.65	276^th	649	57.5%
2011	61.69	304^th	660	53.9%
2012	62.20	294^th	664	55.7%
2013	74.88	125^th	591	78.8%
2014	81.88	67^th	580	88.4%
2015	81.83	83^rd	680	87.8%
2016	74.09	180^th	677	73.4%
2017	79.53	115^th	663	82.7%
2018	76.11	164^th	673	75.6%
2019	60.98	337^th	693	51.4%
2021	46.56	363^rd	537	32.4%
2022	54.51	353^rd	634	44.3%
2023	33.62	491^st	674	27.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connellsville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.09	489^th	652	25.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Connellsville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.72	206^th	502	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Connellsville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.20	503^rd	577	12.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1567	34	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-71	1530
1989	1497	37	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1534
1990	1375	43	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1421
1991	1291	41	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1332
1992	1271	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1306
1993	1304	40	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1347
1994	1299	30	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1333
1995	1298	24	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1996	1298	24	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1997	1277	29	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1308
1998	1338	37	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1999	1491	34	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1530
2000	1309	28	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2001	1343	31	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2002	1343	39	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2003	1343	39	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2004	1345	40	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2005	1339	42	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1387
2006	1279	36	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1323
2007	1277	40	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1323
2008	998	27	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
2009	1276	45	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	1	1333
2010	937	32	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	978
2011	953	36	3	7	1	0	0	0	1000
2012	884	26	3	5	1	0	3	0	922
2013	1255	33	5	12	2	0	12	0	1319
2014	1162	20	2	7	2	0	10	0	1203
2015	1133	16	3	5	3	0	14	0	1174
2016	1117	14	4	7	3	0	17	0	1162
2017	1088	15	4	7	1	0	23	0	1138
2018	1187	17	4	6	1	0	36	0	1251
2019	1153	18	4	5	2	0	18	0	1200
2020	1116	21	3	7	2	0	26	0	1175
2021	1077	26	2	5	2	0	27	0	1139
2022	776	12	4	2	3	0	24	0	821
2023	937	18	4	14	3	0	25	0	1001

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1530	77.6	19.7	n/a
1989	1534	74.6	20.5	n/a
1990	1421	77.6	18.3	0
1991	1332	77.6	17.1	n/a
1992	1306	76.6	17.0	n/a
1993	1347	61.0	22.1	n/a
1994	1333	62.0	21.5	n/a
1995	1324	69.0	19.2	n/a
1996	1324	69.0	19.2	n/a
1997	1308	70.5	18.6	n/a
1998	1378	72.0	19.1	n/a
1999	1530	77.5	19.7	n/a
2000	1343	79.5	16.9	33.4
2001	1380	81.0	17.0	36
2002	1391	80.7	17.2	46.7
2003	1391	80.7	17.2	46.7
2004	1394	77.7	17.9	34.1
2005	1387	79.5	17.4	46.8
2006	1323	79.5	16.6	45.7
2007	1323	80.4	16.5	42.6
2008	1032	75.0	13.8	45.5
2009	1333	71.1	18.7	40.8
2010	978	72.2	13.5	40.6
2011	1000	69.2	14.4	43.2
2012	922	67.9	13.5	47.6
2013	1319	90.0	14.6	n/a
2014	1203	91.2	13.1	54.4
2015	1174	89.0	13.1	52.9
2016	1162	79.0	14.7	100
2017	1138	77.0	14.7	99.9
2018	1251	77.0	16.2	69
2019	1200	77.8	15.4	76
2020	1175	73.1	16.0	70.7
2021	1139	72.0	15.8	70.7
2022	821	68.0	12.0	99.6
2023	1001	68.3	14.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1530	77.6	19.7	n/a
1989	1534	74.6	20.5	n/a
1990	1421	77.6	18.3	0
1991	1332	77.6	17.1	n/a
1992	1306	76.6	17.0	n/a
1993	1347	61.0	22.1	n/a
1994	1333	62.0	21.5	n/a
1995	1324	69.0	19.2	n/a
1996	1324	69.0	19.2	n/a
1997	1308	70.5	18.6	n/a
1998	1378	72.0	19.1	n/a
1999	1530	77.5	19.7	n/a
2000	1343	79.5	16.9	33.4
2001	1380	81.0	17.0	36
2002	1391	80.7	17.2	46.7
2003	1391	80.7	17.2	46.7
2004	1394	77.7	17.9	34.1
2005	1387	79.5	17.4	46.8
2006	1323	79.5	16.6	45.7
2007	1323	80.4	16.5	42.6
2008	1032	75.0	13.8	45.5
2009	1333	71.1	18.7	40.8
2010	978	72.2	13.5	40.6
2011	1000	69.2	14.4	43.2
2012	922	67.9	13.5	47.6
2013	1319	90.0	14.6	n/a
2014	1203	91.2	13.1	54.4
2015	1174	89.0	13.1	52.9
2016	1162	79.0	14.7	100
2017	1138	77.0	14.7	99.9
2018	1251	77.0	16.2	69
2019	1200	77.8	15.4	76
2020	1175	73.1	16.0	70.7
2021	1139	72.0	15.8	70.7
2022	821	68.0	12.0	99.6
2023	1001	68.3	14.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Connellsville Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (4.0%)	$17,650 (96.0%)	$18,389
2020	$740 (4.1%)	$17,176 (95.9%)	$17,917
2021	$687 (4.1%)	$15,951 (95.9%)	$16,638
2022	$3,385 (17.1%)	$16,397 (82.9%)	$19,782

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connellsville Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 337^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 491^st of 674 High schools	24.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Connellsville Area Senior High School)	63.9	17.6	46.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Connellsville Area Senior High School)	68.8	30.3	38.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Connellsville Area Senior High School)	71.5	61.8	9.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1200	1001	16.6%
African American	18	18
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	5	14	180%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1153	937	18.7%
Two or More Races	18	25	38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	100%	24%

Schools Near Connellsville Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Connellsville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 Falcon Drive	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 628-1350	1,001	68	14.6	100.0%	937 (93.6%)	18 (1.8%)	14 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	33.6	491^st of 674 public high schools	27.2%		54.5	353^rd of 634 public high schools	44.3%	138	17.6	30.3	61.8	$19,782	$3,385	$16,397
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	720 Locust Street	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 626-0236	343	22	15.9	60.6%	325 (94.8%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	6.4	620^th of 674 public high schools	8.0%		4	607^th of 634 public high schools	4.3%	13	7.5	13.8	20.2
Southmoreland Senior High School	Public	9-12	2351 Route 981	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 887-2010	584	38	15.2	41.8%	554 (94.9%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	42.4	446^th of 674 public high schools	33.8%		74.4	173^rd of 634 public high schools	72.7%	273	4.8	48.4	59.5	$12,475	$289	$12,186
Frazier High School	Public	9-12	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 736-9507	283	25	11.5	27.6%	269 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	8.6	610^th of 674 public high schools	9.5%					(n/a)	7.8	18.8	29.4	$18,100	$856	$17,244
Mount Pleasant Area High School	Public	9-12	265 State Street	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 547-4100	594	40	14.7	27.6%	566 (95.3%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	53.8	348^th of 674 public high schools	48.4%		54.5	354^th of 634 public high schools	44.2%	6	27.3	48.4	67.1	$19,153	$1,017	$18,136
Laurel Highlands Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Bailey Ave	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-4741	831	60	13.8	30.8%	724 (87.1%)	52 (6.3%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.7%)	26.9	522^nd of 674 public high schools	22.6%		34.2	479^th of 634 public high schools	24.4%	43	3.2	40.9	49.0	$17,521	$471	$17,049
Uniontown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	146 E Fayette St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 439-5000	668	49	13.6	74.0%	512 (76.6%)	86 (12.9%)	15 (2.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (6.0%)	51.2	371^st of 674 public high schools	45.0%		57.9	317^th of 634 public high schools	50.0%	54	19.7	50.0	66.1	$21,420	$2,402	$19,017
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	240 Arona Road	New Stanton	15672	Westmoreland County	Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 925-3532	5	31	.1		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	175 Georges Fairchance Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(724) 437-2721	9	24	.3		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Belle Vernon Area High School	Public	9-12	425 Crest Ave	Belle Vernon	15012	Fayette County	Belle Vernon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 808-2500	752	43	17.3	35.9%	654 (87.0%)	20 (2.7%)	28 (3.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	73.3	171^st of 674 public high schools	74.6%		64.5	247^th of 634 public high schools	61.0%	76	34.1	66.2		$15,381	$854	$14,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Connellsville Area Senior High School

Connellsville Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bullskin Elementary School
Elementary : Dunbar Township Elementary School
Elementary : Springfield Elementary School
Elementary : West Crawford Elementary School
Middle : Connellsville Area Middle School

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Enrollment information for Connellsville Area Senior High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Connellsville Area Senior High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Connellsville Area Senior High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Connellsville Area Senior High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Connellsville Area Senior High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Connellsville Area Senior High School

Connellsville Area Senior High School

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Southmoreland Senior High School

Frazier High School

Mount Pleasant Area High School

Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Uniontown Area Senior High School

Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute

Belle Vernon Area High School

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