Ambridge Area HS vs Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambridge Area HS
Ambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
705 students
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #244 of 618 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #3697 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 705 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Ambridge | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 44.2).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.7).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is the larger school with 706 students compared with 705.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambridge Area HS better than Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambridge Area HS and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is 244th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).