Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Summary:

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Connellsville Area School District, which is ranked 583 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 7.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Algebra I, 13.8% in Keystone Exams/Biology, and 20.2% in Keystone Exams/Literature, well below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has improved, reaching 95.1% in 2022-2023, but its dropout rate remains relatively high at 0.2%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.64% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Belle Vernon Area High School and Uniontown Area Senior High School, Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce performs significantly worse academically. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in Keystone Exams and better overall rankings from SchoolDigger. However, the school does perform better in serving its disabled student population, ranking 344 out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools in this category and receiving a 2-star rating. Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, these funds do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

720 Locust Street
Connellsville, PA 15425-5597

(724) 626-0236

District: Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
620^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

African American:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center ranks worse than 92% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.39. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 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 (94.8%), African American (2.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 620^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 583^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

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Rank History for all students at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2008	2.09	605^th	621	2.6%
2009	1.40	616^th	632	2.5%
2010	1.64	633^rd	649	2.5%
2011	3.59	628^th	660	4.8%
2012	2.37	632^nd	664	4.8%
2015	8.19	606^th	680	10.9%
2016	6.49	607^th	677	10.3%
2017	9.85	587^th	663	11.5%
2018	18.12	557^th	673	17.2%
2019	9.70	608^th	693	12.3%
2021	7.32	504^th	537	6.1%
2022	4.02	607^th	634	4.3%
2023	6.39	620^th	674	8.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.06	608^th	652	6.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.20	344^th	502	31.5%

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Rank History for White students at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.22	571^st	577	1.0%

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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 Career & Technical Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2007	494	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	500
2008	486	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	496
2009	433	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	441
2010	522	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	529
2011	418	8	0	1	0	0	1	428
2012	352	6	0	0	0	0	2	360
2013	232	7	0	0	0	0	1	240
2014	239	6	0	2	0	0	3	250
2015	269	5	0	1	0	0	4	279
2016	234	2	0	2	0	0	1	239
2017	256	1	0	3	1	0	2	263
2018	542	6	0	3	1	0	10	562
2019	438	2	0	0	0	0	0	440
2020	507	3	0	2	0	0	11	523
2021	495	8	0	1	0	0	11	515
2022	467	11	0	6	0	0	8	492
2023	325	10	0	2	0	0	6	343

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 Career & Technical Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	15.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	13.5	0.0	n/a
1991	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	10.5	0.0	n/a
1993	0	10.0	0.0	n/a
2005	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2006	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2007	500	13.0	38.5	n/a
2008	496	22.0	22.5	n/a
2009	441	23.0	19.2	n/a
2010	529	28.1	18.8	66.7
2011	428	27.5	15.5	67.8
2012	360	27.0	13.3	71.1
2013	240	26.5	9.0	0
2014	250	26.9	9.2	63.2
2015	279	26.0	10.7	71
2016	239	26.0	9.1	98.7
2017	263	25.6	10.2	n/a
2018	562	23.5	23.8	31
2019	440	24.9	17.6	35
2020	523	22.1	23.6	34.2
2021	515	22.2	23.1	35.1
2022	492	21.5	22.8	36.2
2023	343	21.5	15.9	60.6

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 Career & Technical Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	15.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	13.5	0.0	n/a
1991	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	10.5	0.0	n/a
1993	0	10.0	0.0	n/a
2005	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2006	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2007	500	13.0	38.5	n/a
2008	496	22.0	22.5	n/a
2009	441	23.0	19.2	n/a
2010	529	28.1	18.8	66.7
2011	428	27.5	15.5	67.8
2012	360	27.0	13.3	71.1
2013	240	26.5	9.0	0
2014	250	26.9	9.2	63.2
2015	279	26.0	10.7	71
2016	239	26.0	9.1	98.7
2017	263	25.6	10.2	n/a
2018	562	23.5	23.8	31
2019	440	24.9	17.6	35
2020	523	22.1	23.6	34.2
2021	515	22.2	23.1	35.1
2022	492	21.5	22.8	36.2
2023	343	21.5	15.9	60.6

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

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 608^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 620^th of 674 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center)	24.2	7.5	16.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center)	36.8	13.8	23%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center)	30.9	20.2	10.7%
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	440	343	22%
African American	2	10	400%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	438	325	25.8%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35%	60.6%	25.6%

Schools Near Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center

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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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Career & Technical Center

Is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center a good school?

Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center.

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What is the racial makeup of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center?

Students at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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