At a glance
Reported students
667
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533.5
Connellsville Area SHS: 667 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Connellsville Area SHS
Connellsville Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Connellsville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Connellsville Area SD. NCES reports 667 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.4%) and multiracial (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Connellsville Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.4%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Connellsville Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
580 reported students
West Crawford El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Connellsville Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
866 reported students
Bullskin El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
Springfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
298 reported students
Public schools near Connellsville Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center High · Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center | 09–12 | 592 | 0.2 mi |
| Connellsville Area MS Middle · Connellsville Area SD | 06–08 | 866 | 0.3 mi |
| Bullskin El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 430 | 2.3 mi |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 580 | 2.3 mi |
| West Crawford El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 487 | 2.4 mi |
| Southmoreland SHS High · Southmoreland SD | 09–12 | 566 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Connellsville Area SHS
What grades does Connellsville Area SHS serve?
Connellsville Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Connellsville Area SD.
How many students attend Connellsville Area SHS?
Connellsville Area SHS reported 667 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,075 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Connellsville Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 667 students and 66.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Connellsville Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Connellsville Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Connellsville Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Connellsville Area SHS in?
Connellsville Area SHS is part of Connellsville Area SD, based in Connellsville, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Connellsville Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center (0.2 mi), Connellsville Area MS (0.3 mi), Bullskin El Sch (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.