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Highland El Sch
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1101 Highland Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003 · (724) 266-2833 · Part of Ambridge Area School District
Students
284
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Highland El Sch
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 55%
Location
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1101 Highland Avenue, Ambridge
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K35
Kindergarten44
Grade 142
Grade 237
Grade 343
Grade 439
Grade 544
Enrollment over time
312’20
320’21
316’22
303’23
284’24
Down 9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 60%Black 26%Two or more races 12%Hispanic 1%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.