Ambridge Area HS vs Highland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Highland El Sch
Ambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Highland El Sch Ambridge, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #1360 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #41206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 705 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 107.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Ambridge | Ambridge |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ambridge Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 25.8).
- •Ambridge Area HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Ambridge Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ambridge Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 107.4%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ambridge Area HS is the larger school with 705 students compared with 284.
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 Highland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ambridge Area HS ranks higher (44.2 vs 25.8 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 Highland El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Ambridge in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Highland El Sch: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Highland El Sch is 1360th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).