Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Ambridge Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Ambridge Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambridge Area High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ambridge Area High School is ranked #600 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ambridge Area High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ambridge Area High School?
The graduation rate of Ambridge Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ambridge Area High School?
733 students attend Ambridge Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ambridge Area High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambridge Area High School?
Ambridge Area High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ambridge Area High School offer ?
Ambridge Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ambridge Area High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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