- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ambridge, PA
Ambridge Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Ambridge Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420244006555
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ambridge Area Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 705
- students enrolled
Ambridge Area Hs has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ambridge Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420244006555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Ambridge Area Hs shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 420244006555 · Ambridge, PA High · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 19.1:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ambridge Area Ms (500 students)
Ambridge Area Hs shrank from 733 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ambridge Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ambridge Area Hs
705 students
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Ms
500 students
- Economy El Sch
Economy El Sch
456 students
- Highland El Sc
Highland El Sch
284 students
- State Street E 241
State Street El Sch
241 students
What this shows Ambridge Area Hs reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ambridge Area Hs compares
Ambridge Area Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Ambridge Area Hs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ambridge Area Sd reports $14,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ambridge Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Economy El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ambridge Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ambridge Area Hs
How many students attend Ambridge Area Hs?
Ambridge Area Hs has 705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ambridge, PA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area Hs is 19.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ambridge Area Hs?
92.2% of students at Ambridge Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ambridge Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Ambridge Area Hs is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Ambridge, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ambridge Area Hs?
Ambridge Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ambridge Area Sd?
Besides Ambridge Area Hs, Ambridge Area Sd also operates Ambridge Area Ms (500 students), Economy El Sch (456 students), and Highland El Sch (284 students). See the Ambridge Area Sd district page for the complete list.