Ambridge Area High School
School Overview
Ambridge Area High School is a public school located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Ambridge Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 52% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 791 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 791 students are attending Ambridge Area High School. By gender, there are 423 and 368 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ambridge Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 30 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Total | 30 | 13 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ambridge Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 9.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 264 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,221 Households |
| Population | 22,992 |
| Male | 11,701 |
| Female | 11,529 |
| Child Population | 5,616 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,479 Units |
| Average House Value | $121,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $686 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% |
| Average Household Income | $60,742 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.10% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ambridge Area High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 101 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 167 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ambridge Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 101 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 167 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ambridge Area School District
In Ambridge Area School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.