AMBRIDGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Ambridge Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ambridge Area SD school district, located in Ambridge, PA with about 773 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Ambridge Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ambridge Area High School, located at 909 Duss Avenue in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Ambridge Area School District. The school is known for being the centerpiece of the local community, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. As a public institution, it is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and various vocational or advanced placement options designed to meet the needs of a wide student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. It features an active athletics department—well-known for its "Bridgers" pride—as well as various clubs, music programs, and student organizations that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By blending traditional instructional methods with modern initiatives, Ambridge Area High School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and long-term academic achievement for all its students.

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

909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003-2060
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AMBRIDGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ambridge, PA with about 773 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ambridge Area SD
Total Students:
773
Teachers:
52.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 773 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMBRIDGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.2%
Black or African American
13.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.