Ambridge Area HS vs Knoch HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambridge Area HS
Ambridge ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
705 students
Knoch HS
Saxonburg ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
704 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Knoch HS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #144 of 618 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #1888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 705 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Ambridge | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขKnoch HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 44.2).
- โขKnoch HS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- โขKnoch HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- โขKnoch HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 98.3%).
- โขKnoch HS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 22.7).
- โขAmbridge Area HS is the larger school with 705 students compared with 704.
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 Knoch HS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch HS ranks higher (76.3 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 Knoch HS?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Knoch HS: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Knoch HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Knoch HS is 144th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).