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Ambridge Area High School

Ambridge Area SD · Beaver County · 909 Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003.0

(724)266-2833

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2/10
#508
Rank 508 out of 625
Top 81%
English Language Arts3/10 · #493 · 22nd percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #506 · 19th percentile
Science2/10 · #511 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ambridge Area High School serves a tight-knit working-class community along the Ohio River in Beaver County, where the town's steel and manufacturing heritage still shapes its identity. Families who are deeply rooted in the area and value community loyalty over academic competition will feel at home here, though parents who prioritize college-prep outcomes may want to explore additional resources or enrichment options. Ambridge itself is a small, historic borough with an authentic Western Pennsylvania character — the kind of place where Friday night football matters and neighbors know each other by name.

Student Demographics

169 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
125 (74%)
African American
33 (20%)
Multiple Races
9 (5%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged5 (3%)
Students with Disabilities35 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

705
Enrollment
46.7
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

15
AP Courses
offered
15.7%
AP Participation
of students
115
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #212 · 68th percentile

48 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found