HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ambridge Area SD school district, located in Ambridge, PA with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Highland El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Ambridge Area School District. Situated on Highland Avenue, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, Highland Elementary typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff work to support student progress in foundational subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the Ambridge borough, reflecting the town’s historic identity and community-oriented atmosphere. Like many schools in the region, Highland Elementary places a strong value on student engagement and preparation for middle school transitions. The school serves as a central point for neighborhood families, participating in broader district-wide initiatives while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom learning and local extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact Highland El Sch at (724) 266-2833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.