McConnellsburg High School

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McConnellsburg High School ranks 263 rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McConnellsburg High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Mc Connellsburg, PA, with a student population of 291. The school is part of the Central Fulton School District, which is ranked 238 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, McConnellsburg High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 162 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to 263 out of 674 in 2022-2023. However, the school's performance on Keystone Exams in Literature is relatively strong, with 76.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.3%. In contrast, the school's performance in Algebra I and Biology Keystone Exams is closer to the state average. McConnellsburg High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82% to 93.3% in recent years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools like James Buchanan High School.

Compared to surrounding schools, McConnellsburg High School serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.43%) compared to Chambersburg Area Senior High School (60.22%) and Fannett-Metal Senior High School (92.97%). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.7, which is lower than the nearby Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School (20.0) and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School (18.1). However, the school's per-student spending has been relatively high, ranging from $16,125 to $16,298 in recent years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233-1400

(717) 485-3195

District: Central Fulton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,125

Feeder schools for McConnellsburg High School:

Elementary:	McConnellsburg Elementary School
Middle:	McConnellsburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.1%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McConnellsburg High School ranks better than 61% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.93. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McConnellsburg 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 (92.8%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McConnellsburg High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare McConnellsburg High School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McConnellsburg High School is $16,125.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McConnellsburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McConnellsburg High School 263^rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See McConnellsburg High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Central Fulton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Fulton School District 238^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McConnellsburg High School

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Rank History for all students at McConnellsburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	69.83	169^th	583	71.0%
2004	9.88	535^th	590	9.3%
2005	47.55	382^nd	593	35.6%
2006	40.84	441^st	604	27.0%
2007	43.43	438^th	615	28.8%
2008	63.41	250^th	621	59.7%
2009	56.76	310^th	632	50.9%
2010	60.06	297^th	649	54.2%
2011	70.83	201^st	660	69.5%
2012	63.27	275^th	664	58.6%
2013	59.34	261^st	591	55.8%
2014	74.36	123^rd	580	78.8%
2015	70.98	215^th	680	68.4%
2016	69.91	240^th	677	64.5%
2017	73.52	188^th	663	71.6%
2018	78.83	122^nd	673	81.9%
2019	74.55	181^st	693	73.9%
2021	72.59	162^nd	537	69.8%
2022	63.32	262^nd	634	58.7%
2023	63.93	263^rd	674	61.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McConnellsburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.06	253^rd	652	61.2%

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Rank History for White students at McConnellsburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.63	286^th	577	50.4%

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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 McConnellsburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	489	13	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	503
1989	511	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	524
1990	471	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	488
1991	511	16	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	528
1992	509	18	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	532
1993	523	11	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	537
1994	538	13	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	553
1995	502	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
1996	502	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
1997	491	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	502
1998	472	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
1999	473	12	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	488
2000	458	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
2001	457	10	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	471
2002	293	9	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
2003	293	9	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
2004	300	12	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
2005	285	12	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
2006	289	13	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	307
2007	300	10	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	314
2008	275	10	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	288
2009	253	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	264
2010	234	7	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	244
2011	222	7	1	1	0	0	0	231
2012	236	10	1	0	0	0	0	247
2013	223	11	1	2	0	0	0	237
2014	251	6	1	0	0	0	0	258
2015	259	5	1	0	0	0	0	265
2016	263	4	0	1	0	0	0	268
2017	279	6	0	1	1	0	0	287
2018	272	6	1	2	1	0	0	282
2019	241	8	1	2	1	0	0	253
2020	254	6	1	6	0	0	1	268
2021	231	6	2	4	0	0	2	245
2022	242	7	1	11	0	0	3	264
2023	270	6	1	9	0	0	5	291

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 McConnellsburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	503	33.0	15.2	n/a
1989	524	33.0	15.8	n/a
1990	488	37.0	13.1	0
1991	528	36.0	14.6	n/a
1992	532	41.0	12.9	n/a
1993	537	35.6	15.1	n/a
1994	553	35.0	15.8	n/a
1995	517	37.0	14.0	n/a
1996	517	37.0	14.0	n/a
1997	502	35.5	14.1	n/a
1998	487	34.5	14.1	n/a
1999	488	35.5	13.7	n/a
2000	471	36.5	12.9	24.6
2001	471	36.5	12.9	27.2
2002	305	19.0	16.1	43
2003	305	19.0	16.1	43
2004	313	19.0	16.5	45
2005	300	19.0	15.8	43.7
2006	307	18.7	16.4	64.8
2007	314	18.0	17.4	56.4
2008	288	19.0	15.2	56.3
2009	264	19.0	13.9	59.5
2010	244	19.0	12.8	29.5
2011	231	19.2	12.0	37.2
2012	247	15.7	15.7	34.4
2013	237	16.7	14.1	35.4
2014	258	20.8	12.3	31.8
2015	265	22.0	12.0	34.3
2016	268	21.0	12.7	36.6
2017	287	21.3	13.4	28.9
2018	282	21.8	12.9	30.9
2019	253	21.8	11.5	30.8
2020	268	21.8	12.2	23.9
2021	245	19.8	12.3	27.3
2022	264	15.8	16.6	30.3
2023	291	16.4	17.7	25.4

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 McConnellsburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	503	33.0	15.2	n/a
1989	524	33.0	15.8	n/a
1990	488	37.0	13.1	0
1991	528	36.0	14.6	n/a
1992	532	41.0	12.9	n/a
1993	537	35.6	15.1	n/a
1994	553	35.0	15.8	n/a
1995	517	37.0	14.0	n/a
1996	517	37.0	14.0	n/a
1997	502	35.5	14.1	n/a
1998	487	34.5	14.1	n/a
1999	488	35.5	13.7	n/a
2000	471	36.5	12.9	24.6
2001	471	36.5	12.9	27.2
2002	305	19.0	16.1	43
2003	305	19.0	16.1	43
2004	313	19.0	16.5	45
2005	300	19.0	15.8	43.7
2006	307	18.7	16.4	64.8
2007	314	18.0	17.4	56.4
2008	288	19.0	15.2	56.3
2009	264	19.0	13.9	59.5
2010	244	19.0	12.8	29.5
2011	231	19.2	12.0	37.2
2012	247	15.7	15.7	34.4
2013	237	16.7	14.1	35.4
2014	258	20.8	12.3	31.8
2015	265	22.0	12.0	34.3
2016	268	21.0	12.7	36.6
2017	287	21.3	13.4	28.9
2018	282	21.8	12.9	30.9
2019	253	21.8	11.5	30.8
2020	268	21.8	12.2	23.9
2021	245	19.8	12.3	27.3
2022	264	15.8	16.6	30.3
2023	291	16.4	17.7	25.4

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 McConnellsburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$103 (100.0%)	$103
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$1,148 (7.0%)	$15,150 (93.0%)	$16,298
2022	$1,187 (7.4%)	$14,938 (92.6%)	$16,125

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McConnellsburg High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 263^rd of 674 High schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (McConnellsburg High School)	76.1	37.5	38.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (McConnellsburg High School)	68.7	46.5	22.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (McConnellsburg High School)	85.1	76.7	8.4%
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	253	291	15%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	9	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	241	270	12%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	25.4%	5.4%

Schools Near McConnellsburg 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)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McConnellsburg High School	Public	9-12	151 E Cherry St	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-3195	291	16	17.7	25.4%	270 (92.8%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	63.9	263^rd of 674 public high schools	61.0%		63.3	262^nd of 634 public high schools	58.7%	1	37.5	46.5	76.7									$16,125	$1,187	$14,938
Fulton County Center for Career and Technology	Public	9-12	145 East Cherry Street	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Fulton County Center for Career and Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 485-5813	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
James Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	4773 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-2146	735	48	15.4	93.5%	669 (91.0%)	6 (0.8%)	24 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	67.8	229^th of 674 public high schools	66.0%		52.3	374^th of 634 public high schools	41.0%	145	41.1	65.6	62.8									$6,278	$366	$5,912
Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	159 Red Bird Drive	Waterfall	16689	Fulton County	Forbes Road School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 685-3866	141	12	11.7	35.5%	138 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	48.3	393^rd of 674 public high schools	41.7%		71.6	199^th of 634 public high schools	68.6%	194	38.5	50.0	52.1	29.1	5.6	20.4	66.7	66.7	58.1	55.6	57.2	$25,269	$889	$24,381
Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	13083 Buck Valley Rd	Warfordsburg	17267	Fulton County	Southern Fulton School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 294-3251	325	23	14.4	39.4%	308 (94.8%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	49.6	385^th of 674 public high schools	42.9%		48.5	396^th of 634 public high schools	37.5%	11	26.7	51.0	59.6	33.9	28.6	31.2	71.4	71.4	48.2	51.8	50.0	$22,109	$1,430	$20,679
Franklin County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2463 Loop Rd	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Franklin County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(717) 263-9033	1	28	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2459 Loop Road	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	Yes	No	No	(717) 261-5656	719	31	22.8	34.4%	557 (77.5%)	21 (2.9%)	103 (14.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	37.2	470^th of 674 public high schools	30.3%		58.1	316^th of 634 public high schools	50.2%	154	21.2	46.5	51.3									$11,073	$396	$10,677
Fannett-Metal Senior High School	Public	9-12	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 349-2363	128	21	6.0	93.0%	125 (97.7%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.3	428^th of 674 public high schools	36.5%		74.6	169^th of 634 public high schools	73.3%	259	30.4	43.4	56.5									$18,459	$2,983	$15,476
Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 S Ridge Ave	Greencastle	17225	Franklin County	Greencastle-Antrim School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 597-3226	1,047	52	20.0	32.3%	913 (87.2%)	22 (2.1%)	45 (4.3%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.5%)	67.4	235^th of 674 public high schools	65.1%		70.4	207^th of 634 public high schools	67.4%	28	54.7	52.8	64.7									$11,523	$136	$11,387
Chambersburg Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	511 S 6th St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 261-3328	2,348	129	18.1	60.2%	1,275 (54.3%)	213 (9.1%)	663 (28.2%)	41 (1.7%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	150 (6.4%)	23.3	542^nd of 674 public high schools	19.6%		40.2	451^st of 634 public high schools	28.9%	91	14.6	32.4	47.7									$13,320	$670	$12,650

Frequently Asked Questions about McConnellsburg High School

What district is McConnellsburg High School in?

Central Fulton School District

What schools feed into McConnellsburg High School?

McConnellsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McConnellsburg Elementary School
Middle : McConnellsburg Middle School

Is McConnellsburg High School a good school?

McConnellsburg High School ranks 263^rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McConnellsburg High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended McConnellsburg High School.

What is the racial makeup of McConnellsburg High School?

Students at McConnellsburg High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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