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Elementary Schools

Highland Elementary School

Ambridge Area SD · Beaver County · 1101 Highland Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003.0

(724)266-2833

2/10
#1270
Rank 1270 out of 1,545
Top 82%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1265 · 18th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1260 · 19th percentile
Science2/10 · #1171 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ambridge is a small river town in Beaver County with deep industrial roots and a tight-knit community feel — the kind of place where neighbors still know each other by name. Highland Elementary serves families in this working-class borough, and while its academic scores sit in the lower range statewide, it's part of a district that reflects the real character of the community around it. Families who value a close community and a manageable, small-town school environment — rather than a high-pressure academic scene — may find it a comfortable fit for their younger kids.

Student Demographics

100 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
57 (57%)
African American
28 (28%)
Multiple Races
15 (15%)

Key Indicators

Students with Disabilities40 (40%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

284
Enrollment
18.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

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 Programs6/10 · #704 · 56th percentile

44 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found