For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,267 students in Ambridge Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,267 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ambridge Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
380 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
17%
14%
# White Students
1,621 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
71%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
162
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
157
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,583 is less than the state median of $23,089. 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
$22,120
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,583
$23,089
Best Ambridge Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Economy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Ambridge Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Ambridge Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ambridge Area SD School District?
Ambridge Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,267 students.
What is the rank of Ambridge Area SD School District?
Ambridge Area SD School District is ranked #432 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ambridge Area SD School District?
71% of Ambridge Area SD School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ambridge Area SD School District?
Ambridge Area SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,583 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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