Ambridge Area HS vs Hopewell El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 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
Hopewell El Sch
Aliquippa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
323 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Hopewell El Sch Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #560 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #11238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 705 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Ambridge | Aliquippa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 44.2).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Hopewell El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ambridge Area HS is the larger school with 705 students compared with 323.
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 Hopewell El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell El Sch ranks higher (70.1 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 Hopewell El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Aliquippa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Hopewell El Sch: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Hopewell El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Hopewell El Sch is 560th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).