Ambridge Area HS

733 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

733

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ambridge Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	26
Black	131
Asian	5
Two or More	40

White
531 (72.4 %)
Black
131 (17.9 %)
Two or More
40 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ambridge Area SD
Phone:	(724)266-2833
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 195

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 175

Grade 12 182