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Ambridge Area High School is a public high school located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 733 students. The school is part of the Ambridge Area School District, which is ranked 437 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ambridge Area High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with only 18.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 29.5% in Biology, and 55.2% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2% respectively. The school's 4-year graduation rate is around 85-87.5%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has been around 1.2-1.6%, higher than the state average. Additionally, Ambridge Area High School has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school also struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania high schools for African American, White, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student groups.
Ambridge Area High School's performance lags behind many of the nearby high schools, such as Beaver Area Senior High School, Moon Area Senior High School, and Quaker Valley High School, which all have higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and socioeconomic status. Despite spending around $14,000-$18,000 per student in recent years, Ambridge Area High School has struggled to translate this investment into improved student outcomes, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the school's educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for all students.
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