Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center is a comprehensive Vocational-Technical School, in the Connellsville Area School District. The school is located above the Connellsville Area Senior High School. CACTC serves grades 11-12 Full-Time with core curriculum classes held at the school.
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 28:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center's student population of 592 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Connellsville Area Career Technical Center.
School Rankings
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center 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 Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2592 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
93%
60%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
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 Center's ranking?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center is ranked #2592 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center often compared to?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Connellsville Area Sr. High School, Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center, Eastern Westmoreland Career And Technology Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 Center?
The graduation rate of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center?
592 students attend Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center offer ?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center part of?
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center is part of Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center School District.
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