Connersville High School is the only high school in Fayette County, Indiana. Connersville High School is located in Connersville, Indiana.
Serving 912 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 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Connersville Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Connersville, IN, encompassing approximately 215.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 12.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connersville Sr High School's student population of 912 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
912 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1875
School Calendar
School Motto
We rise by lifting others.
School Rankings
Connersville Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connersville Sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connersville Sr High School's ranking?
Connersville Sr High School is ranked #1137 out of 1,743 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Connersville Sr High School?
912 students attend Connersville Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Connersville Sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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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