High Schools in Ambridge Area School District

The Ambridge Area School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Ambridge Area High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has experienced a significant decline in its academic performance over the past three years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 313 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 532 out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5 during this time period.

Ambridge Area High School's academic achievement is a concern, with proficiency rates on Keystone Exams significantly lower than the state averages in Algebra I (18.4% vs. 41.6%), Biology (29.5% vs. 50.5%), and Literature (55.2% vs. 63.2%). The school's four-year graduation rate for 2022-2023 was 87.5%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is slightly higher than the state average.

The school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 92.22% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the district's higher-than-average spending per student, the school's academic performance and other metrics suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student success. The school's challenges highlight the need for a closer examination of instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies to improve student achievement at Ambridge Area High School.