Ambridge Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ambridge, Pennsylvania 15003 · Ambridge Area SD
#472 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#9873 of 16,910 nationally
About Ambridge Area HS
Ambridge Area HS is a public high located in Ambridge, in the Ambridge Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 705 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 472nd of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 705.
There are 2 schools in Ambridge; Ambridge Area HS ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ambridge Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ambridge Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highland El Sch
Ambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 1.0 km away
Hopewell SHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students · 2.3 km away
Margaret Ross El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students · 2.9 km away
Hopewell JHS
Aliquippa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
657 students · 3.0 km away
Aliquippa JSHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 7–12
493 students · 3.4 km away
Quaker Valley HS
Leetsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students · 4.0 km away
State Street El Sch
Baden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 4.2 km away
Aliquippa El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students · 4.8 km away
Hopewell El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
323 students · 4.8 km away
Bon Meade El Sch
Moon township · Public elementary · Grades K–4
572 students · 5.3 km away
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Octorara Area JSHS
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703 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambridge Area HS a good school?
Ambridge Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 44.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #472 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ambridge Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS ranks #472 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #9873 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ambridge Area HS?
Ambridge Area HS had 705 students in 2025.
Is Ambridge Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Ambridge Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ambridge Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ambridge Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.