Ambridge Area HS vs Hopewell SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 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 SHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Hopewell SHS Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #240 of 618 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #3607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 705 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Ambridge | Aliquippa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 44.2).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.7).
- •Ambridge Area HS is the larger school with 705 students compared with 614.
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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell SHS ranks higher (68.8 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 SHS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Aliquippa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Hopewell SHS: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Hopewell SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Hopewell SHS is 240th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).