Ambridge Area HS vs Quaker Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 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
Quaker Valley HS
Leetsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area HS Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Quaker Valley HS Leetsdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #472 of 618 | #20 of 618 |
| National rank | #9873 of 16,910 | #312 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 705 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| city | Ambridge | Leetsdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quaker Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 44.2).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 22.7).
- •Ambridge Area HS is the larger school with 705 students compared with 550.
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 Quaker Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Quaker Valley HS ranks higher (88.9 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 Quaker Valley HS?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Leetsdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area HS: 705. Quaker Valley HS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area HS and Quaker Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area HS is 472nd of 618 and Quaker Valley HS is 20th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).