Connell High School

Summary:

Connell High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Connell, Washington, with a student population of 579. The school is part of the North Franklin School District, which is ranked 219 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Connell High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom quartile of Washington high schools and maintaining a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Washington high schools, but it performs relatively better for its Hispanic and migrant student populations. Academically, Connell High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly below the state averages, with only around 30-50% of students meeting proficiency standards. However, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92-97% in recent years, though its dropout rate is also higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Connell High School's performance is generally better than that of Palouse Junction High School, which is also part of the North Franklin School District, but lags behind the larger Othello High School, which is part of the Othello School District and has slightly higher proficiency and graduation rates. Connell High School's strong performance for its migrant student population is an interesting finding, suggesting the school may have effective programs or support systems in place to address the needs of this group.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1131 W. Clark St.
       Connell, WA  99326-0829


(509) 234-2911

District: North Franklin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,983 Help


Feeder schools for Connell High School:

Elementary:    Star Elementary School
Middle:    Robert L Olds Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.9%
White:
24.4%
Asian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Compare Details Connell High School ranks worse than 85.4% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Connell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Connell High School has the largest high school student body size in the North Franklin School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.9%), White (24.4%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connell High School is 17.2. 1 high schools in the North Franklin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connell High School is $15,983. 1 high schools in the North Franklin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Connell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Connell High School 373rd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Connell High School in the ranking list.)

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North Franklin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Franklin School District 219th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Connell High School

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Rank History for all students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.75 272nd 390 30.3%
2005 40.49 259th 394 34.3%
2006 49.28 235th 395 40.5%
2007 48.47 243rd 399 39.1%
2008 36.92 285th 396 28.0%
2009 50.76 228th 402 43.3%
2010 44.38 264th 423 37.6%
2011 36.35 294th 440 33.2%
2012 41.98 289th 450 35.8%
2013 54.16 233rd 454 48.7%
2019 35.14 288th 417 30.9%
2021 27.57 334th 455 26.6%
2022 32.30 305th 434 29.7%
2023 21.15 357th 442 19.2%
2024 17.71 373rd 437 14.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.33 92nd 102 9.8%
2022 43.10 36th 70 48.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 80th 139 42.4%
2021 13.69 209th 212 1.4%
2022 40.94 72nd 130 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.12 258th 344 25.0%
2021 32.30 282nd 392 28.1%
2022 34.35 251st 370 32.2%
2023 18.60 321st 362 11.3%
2024 20.83 306th 356 14.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 17th 20 15.0%
2019 68.39 6th 25 76.0%
2021 58.90 10th 35 71.4%
2022 84.69 4th 31 87.1%
2023 48.47 14th 28 50.0%
2024 56.27 10th 27 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 199th 243 18.1%
2019 39.02 237th 358 33.8%
2021 31.34 272nd 390 30.3%
2022 30.32 264th 368 28.3%
2023 28.73 262nd 357 26.6%
2024 20.39 290th 347 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.90 266th 355 25.1%
2021 23.65 320th 395 19.0%
2022 29.99 263rd 363 27.5%
2023 11.94 335th 358 6.4%
2024 11.57 341st 362 5.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.92 182nd 241 24.5%
2021 33.91 178th 278 36.0%
2022 31.98 184th 261 29.5%
2023 19.63 217th 249 12.9%
2024 21.69 213th 248 14.1%
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Rank History for White students at Connell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.63 106th 382 72.3%
2021 65.79 113th 413 72.6%
2022 59.70 151st 390 61.3%
2023 52.35 175th 379 53.8%
2024 33.87 273rd 374 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Connell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 0 23 82 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1989 285 1 26 103 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 278 2 29 111 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 301 4 23 122 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 316 3 18 121 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 307 2 22 143 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 316 2 24 143 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 315 1 26 142 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 315 1 26 142 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 333 1 31 171 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 324 1 31 200 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 310 0 19 237 5 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 294 2 16 231 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 287 1 9 273 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 248 2 10 301 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 248 2 10 301 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 235 1 13 297 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 208 1 16 285 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 209 1 13 297 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 212 1 12 293 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 204 1 10 276 2 n/a n/a 1 494
2009 195 2 8 290 1 n/a n/a 1 497
2010 188 3 9 292 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 184 1 4 333 1 1 7 0 531
2012 192 1 9 339 0 1 9 0 551
2013 193 0 7 336 0 0 11 0 547
2014 198 0 8 377 1 0 6 0 590
2015 191 0 13 377 1 0 7 0 589
2016 185 0 10 393 0 0 8 0 596
2017 192 2 7 403 0 0 8 0 612
2018 187 3 6 395 0 0 5 0 596
2019 178 3 6 412 0 0 4 0 603
2020 182 5 9 448 0 0 4 0 648
2021 172 3 9 444 0 0 1 0 629
2022 162 1 9 441 0 0 3 0 616
2023 141 1 9 422 0 0 6 0 579

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 Connell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 20.0 18.6 0
1989 416 25.0 16.6 n/a
1990 420 25.5 16.4 0
1991 450 24.9 18.0 n/a
1992 458 25.7 17.8 n/a
1993 474 23.9 19.8 n/a
1994 487 23.3 20.9 n/a
1995 486 22.3 21.8 n/a
1996 486 22.3 21.8 n/a
1997 539 21.8 24.7 n/a
1998 559 24.5 22.8 n/a
1999 571 24.0 23.8 n/a
2000 548 23.5 23.3 n/a
2001 573 30.0 19.1 n/a
2002 565 31.8 17.8 70.4
2003 565 31.8 17.8 70.4
2004 547 30.0 18.2 55.4
2005 511 29.8 17.1 62.6
2006 521 27.5 18.9 69.9
2007 518 28.3 18.3 68.3
2008 494 28.7 17.2 67.5
2009 497 28.7 17.3 59.5
2010 494 27.8 17.7 61.1
2011 531 28.3 18.7 66.7
2012 551 27.3 20.1 67.7
2013 547 30.1 18.1 68.4
2014 590 n/a n/a 69.7
2015 589 29.0 20.3 68.9
2016 596 29.0 20.5 67.8
2017 612 30.1 20.2 70.3
2018 596 31.6 18.8 69
2019 603 32.6 18.4 70.5
2020 648 30.6 21.1 69.8
2021 629 30.5 20.6 71.5
2022 616 32.7 18.7 73.9
2023 579 33.6 17.2 74.8

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 Connell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 20.0 18.6 0
1989 416 25.0 16.6 n/a
1990 420 25.5 16.4 0
1991 450 24.9 18.0 n/a
1992 458 25.7 17.8 n/a
1993 474 23.9 19.8 n/a
1994 487 23.3 20.9 n/a
1995 486 22.3 21.8 n/a
1996 486 22.3 21.8 n/a
1997 539 21.8 24.7 n/a
1998 559 24.5 22.8 n/a
1999 571 24.0 23.8 n/a
2000 548 23.5 23.3 n/a
2001 573 30.0 19.1 n/a
2002 565 31.8 17.8 70.4
2003 565 31.8 17.8 70.4
2004 547 30.0 18.2 55.4
2005 511 29.8 17.1 62.6
2006 521 27.5 18.9 69.9
2007 518 28.3 18.3 68.3
2008 494 28.7 17.2 67.5
2009 497 28.7 17.3 59.5
2010 494 27.8 17.7 61.1
2011 531 28.3 18.7 66.7
2012 551 27.3 20.1 67.7
2013 547 30.1 18.1 68.4
2014 590 n/a n/a 69.7
2015 589 29.0 20.3 68.9
2016 596 29.0 20.5 67.8
2017 612 30.1 20.2 70.3
2018 596 31.6 18.8 69
2019 603 32.6 18.4 70.5
2020 648 30.6 21.1 69.8
2021 629 30.5 20.6 71.5
2022 616 32.7 18.7 73.9
2023 579 33.6 17.2 74.8

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.

Immunization Rates

Connell High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.5%0.0%1.3%4.1%98.1%98.1%98.5%95.3%97.7%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Connell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,201 (9.1%) $12,027 (90.9%) $13,229
2020 $551 (5.8%) $9,017 (94.2%) $9,569
2021 $703 (4.7%) $14,313 (95.3%) $15,016
2022 $2,028 (12.7%) $13,955 (87.3%) $15,983

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connell 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 288th of 417 High schoolsRanks 357th of 442 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Connell High School)7452
 22%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)73.549.7
 23.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Connell High School)20.616.2
 4.3%
   10th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)20.416.1
 4.4%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Connell High School)37.731.5
 6.2%
   11th Grade Science (North Franklin School District)37.430.5
 6.9%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Connell High School)7452
 22%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)41.637.1
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Connell High School)20.616.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (North Franklin School District)31.326.4
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Connell High School)37.731.5
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (North Franklin School District)36.328.4
 8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603579
 4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic412422
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White178141
 20.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.5%74.8%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Connell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Connell High School.

Connell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Star Elementary School
Middle : Robert L Olds Junior High School

Connell High School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Washington high schools.

Students at Connell High School are 73% Hispanic, 24% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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