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Ambridge Area High School vs. Blackhawk High School

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School Overview

School
Ambridge Area High School
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Blackhawk High School
500 Blackhawk Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Blackhawk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 693 students in grades 9-12, Ambridge Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 766 students in grades 9-12, Blackhawk High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
693 students
766 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ambridge Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackhawk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ambridge Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackhawk High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ambridge Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackhawk High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ambridge Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blackhawk School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1627 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#913 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ambridge Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackhawk High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ambridge Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ambridge Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Blackhawk High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ambridge Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blackhawk High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
150
188
Grade 10 Students
187
192
Grade 11 Students
174
215
Grade 12 Students
182
171

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ambridge Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackhawk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blackhawk School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ambridge Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackhawk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blackhawk School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ambridge Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackhawk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blackhawk School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ambridge Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackhawk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blackhawk School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ambridge Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ambridge Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackhawk High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blackhawk School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ambridge Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackhawk High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ambridge Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackhawk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(18-19 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ambridge Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ambridge Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackhawk High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blackhawk School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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