Westmont Hilltop High School (Closed 2023)

200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Westmont Hilltop High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
471 students
This chart displays total students of Westmont Hilltop High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
85-89%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
97%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Westmont Hilltop High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westmont Hilltop High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop High School?
The graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop High School?
471 students attend Westmont Hilltop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westmont Hilltop High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop High School?
Westmont Hilltop High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop High School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westmont Hilltop High School part of?
Westmont Hilltop High School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.

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