Connersville High School is the only high school in Fayette County, Indiana. Connersville High School is located in Connersville, Indiana.
Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Connersville Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 930 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connersville Sr High School's student population of 930 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
930 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1875
School Rankings
Connersville Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connersville Sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1076 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connersville Sr High School's ranking?
Connersville Sr High School is ranked #1076 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Connersville Sr High School often compared to?
Connersville Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin County High School, Union County High School, Whitewater Career Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connersville Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Connersville Sr High School is 91%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Connersville Sr High School?
930 students attend Connersville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Connersville Sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connersville Sr High School?
Connersville Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Connersville Sr High School offer ?
Connersville Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connersville Sr High School part of?
Connersville Sr High School is part of Fayette County School Corporation School District.
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