Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce's student population of 343 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce's ranking?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce is ranked #2462 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce often compared to?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ceis often viewed alongside schools like Connellsville Area Sr. High School, Central Westmoreland Ctc, Eastern Westmoreland Ctc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce?
The graduation rate of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce?
343 students attend Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce offer ?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce part of?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce is part of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center School District.
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