Ambridge Area MS

500 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ambridge Area Junior High School, located at 401 First Street in Freedom, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Ambridge Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in the seventh and eighth grades. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational knowledge across core subjects while encouraging students to explore extracurricular interests that foster personal growth and school spirit.

The facility in Freedom acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that prioritizes student achievement and character development. By offering a variety of academic resources, athletic programs, and social opportunities, Ambridge Area Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond. The school maintains a commitment to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

500

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ambridge Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	9
Black	69
Two or More	39

White
383 (76.6%)
Black
69 (13.8%)
Two or More
39 (7.8%)
Hispanic
9 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ambridge Area SD
Phone:	(724)266-2833
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 163

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 169