For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,238 students in Ambridge Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Ambridge Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,238 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ambridge Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
381 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
17%
14%
# White Students
1,566 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
70%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
127
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,850 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,407
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,850
$23,073
Best Ambridge Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Economy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Ambridge Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #33.
State Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Ambridge Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ambridge Area School District?
Ambridge Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,238 students.
What is the rank of Ambridge Area School District?
Ambridge Area School District is ranked #443 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge Area School District?
70% of Ambridge Area School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% 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 School District?
Ambridge Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ambridge Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,850 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
