Ambridge Area SD School District

901 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#451 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ambridge Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ambridge Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ambridge Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Ambridge Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ambridge Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Ambridge Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,120
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ambridge Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,583
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ambridge Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ambridge Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Economy Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Ambridge Area High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
State Street Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Harmony Road
Baden, PA 15005
(724) 266-2833
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Ambridge Area MiddleSchool
Math: 13% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Highland Avenue
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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