Highland El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ambridge, Pennsylvania 15003 · Ambridge Area SD
#1360 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#41206 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland El Sch
Highland El Sch is a public elementary located in Ambridge, in the Ambridge Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1360th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 2 schools in Ambridge; Highland El Sch ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)107.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Highland El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 107.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ambridge Area HS
Ambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
705 students · 1.0 km away
Hopewell SHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students · 3.3 km away
Quaker Valley HS
Leetsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students · 3.7 km away
Margaret Ross El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students · 3.9 km away
Hopewell JHS
Aliquippa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
657 students · 4.0 km away
Aliquippa JSHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 7–12
493 students · 4.2 km away
State Street El Sch
Baden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 4.2 km away
Edgeworth El Sch
Sewickley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 5.3 km away
Aliquippa El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students · 5.7 km away
Bon Meade El Sch
Moon township · Public elementary · Grades K–4
572 students · 5.7 km away
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Hoover El Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland El Sch a good school?
Highland El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 25.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1360 of 1,627 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 Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch ranks #1360 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #41206 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland El Sch?
Highland El Sch had 284 students in 2025.
Is Highland El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Highland El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.