Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wissahickon High School is a suburban public school in Ambler, Pennsylvania that is part of Wissahickon School District. It serves 1,480 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,480 Students

110 Teachers

521 Houston Rd

Ambler, PA 19002 View local requests

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Wissahickon High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bywaters

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Wissahickon High School Demographics

29%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wissahickon High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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