For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 733 students in Ambridge, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Ambridge, PA is Ambridge Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ambridge, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Ambridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Ambridge, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ambridge Area High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ambridge, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Ambridge, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 Lenz Ave
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Grades: K-6
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ambridge, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Ambridge, PA include Ambridge Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ambridge?
1 public high schools are located in Ambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge?
Ambridge public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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