Is Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 725 students. The school is part of the Westmont Hilltop School District, which is ranked 281 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westmont Hilltop's student population is predominantly white, at 84.69%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Greater Johnstown Senior High School. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by PSSA and Keystone Exam scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with only 26.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. However, Westmont Hilltop has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.3% to 98.5% over the past five years, though its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, reaching 0.4% in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Richland High School and United Junior/Senior High School, Westmont Hilltop's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 37.79%, compared to more affluent nearby schools like Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905-1316

(814) 255-8726

District: Westmont Hilltop School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
507^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,761

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Two or more races:

7.4%

African American:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 69.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.46. (See more...)

Compare Details Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 75.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.29. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), two or more races (7.4%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School employs 53.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School is $13,761.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School 273^rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School 507^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Westmont Hilltop School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westmont Hilltop School District 281^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	70.32	255^th	891	71.4%
2021	73.90	164^th	797	79.4%
2022	74.10	198^th	883	77.6%
2023	67.46	273^rd	893	69.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.07	362^nd	874	58.6%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.11	212^th	660	67.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.24	264^th	681	61.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	54.40	393^rd	693	43.3%
2021	57.40	293^rd	537	45.4%
2022	42.22	441^st	634	30.4%
2023	30.29	507^th	674	24.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.88	542^nd	652	16.9%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.42	388^th	502	22.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.13	514^th	577	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	612	10	19	3	1	12	657
2018	655	13	8	6	1	20	703
2019	651	11	9	16	3	25	715
2020	678	10	9	20	4	27	748
2021	665	7	9	25	4	32	742
2022	644	22	5	25	4	40	740
2023	614	26	3	26	2	54	725

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	657	51.6	12.7	n/a
2018	703	49.7	14.1	24.5
2019	715	48.7	14.6	26.9
2020	748	49.7	15.0	n/a
2021	742	47.5	15.6	27.8
2022	740	45.5	16.2	31.6
2023	725	53.2	13.6	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	657	51.6	12.7	n/a
2018	703	49.7	14.1	24.5
2019	715	48.7	14.6	26.9
2020	748	49.7	15.0	n/a
2021	742	47.5	15.6	27.8
2022	740	45.5	16.2	31.6
2023	725	53.2	13.6	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$254 (1.8%)	$13,772 (98.2%)	$14,026
2020	$495 (3.8%)	$12,452 (96.2%)	$12,947
2021	$605 (4.4%)	$13,012 (95.6%)	$13,617
2022	$574 (4.2%)	$13,187 (95.8%)	$13,761

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 255^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 273^rd of 893 Middle schools	2%
Ranks 393^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 507^th of 674 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	44.4	26.8	17.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	59.9	63.4	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	43	25.5	17.5%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	73	67.6	5.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	58.2	66	7.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	58	15.7	42.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	62.1	38.9	23.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	72	51.5	20.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	43.7	26.1	17.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	73	67.6	5.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School)	59.1	64.7	5.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	715	725	1.4%
African American	11	26	136.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	16	26	62.5%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	651	614	5.7%
Two or More Races	25	54	116%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.9%	37.8%	10.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Fair Oaks Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Westmont Hilltop School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 255-8726	725	53	13.6	37.8%	614 (84.7%)	26 (3.6%)	26 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.4%)	30.3	507^th of 674 public high schools	24.8%		42.2	441^st of 634 public high schools	30.4%	66	15.7	38.9	51.5		26.8	25.5	26.1	67.6	67.6		63.4	66.0	64.7	$13,761	$574	$13,187
Greater Johnstown Senior High School	Public	8-12	222 Central Ave	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 533-5670	894	73	12.1	98.5%	364 (40.7%)	331 (37.0%)	41 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (17.3%)	11.1	596^th of 674 public high schools	11.6%		11	564^th of 634 public high schools	11.0%	32	8.8	23.9	31.0			2.0	2.0	29.1	29.1			21.4	21.4	$16,092	$2,329	$13,763
Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	600 Harlan Ave	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Ferndale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 288-5757	283	27	10.3	56.9%	220 (77.7%)	26 (9.2%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.1%)	47.8	398^th of 674 public high schools	40.9%		17.3	541^st of 634 public high schools	14.7%	143	27.2	54.9	53.3		18.8	33.3	25.3	63.4	63.4		55.1	62.8	58.7	$22,351	$2,528	$19,823
Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1342 William Penn Ave	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 535-5523	319	35	9.2	85.3%	285 (89.3%)	6 (1.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	55	340^th of 674 public high schools	49.6%		73.2	189^th of 634 public high schools	70.2%	151	24.0	51.1	67.3		41.8	30.0	36.2	66.0	66.0		60.0	46.0	53.3	$20,111	$397	$19,714
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611
Richland High School	Public	7-12	One Academic Avenue	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6081	715	51	14.1	26.0%	637 (89.1%)	16 (2.2%)	22 (3.1%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	86.3	70^th of 674 public high schools	89.6%		90.2	23^rd of 634 public high schools	96.4%	47	56.3	65.0	85.8		56.5	43.8	50.3	72.1	72.1		77.8	65.7	71.9	$15,938	$1,173	$14,765
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	445 Schoolhouse Road	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6073	3	14	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Windber Area High School	Public	9-12	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	332	27	12.2	32.2%	315 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	70.6	199^th of 674 public high schools	70.5%		72.1	195^th of 634 public high schools	69.2%	4	34.9	57.3	77.0											$16,899	$1,577	$15,322
United Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10780 Route 56 East	Armagh	15920	Indiana County	United School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 446-5615	418	40	10.5	33.7%	404 (96.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	88.7	50^th of 674 public high schools	92.6%		73.7	184^th of 634 public high schools	71.0%	134	51.1	74.3	86.1		35.6	33.3	34.4	72.7	72.7		59.3	59.1	59.2	$26,751	$1,796	$24,955
North Star High School	Public	9-12	400 Ohio St	Boswell	15531	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 629-6651	340	26	13.0	69.7%	328 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	30.9	504^th of 674 public high schools	25.2%		73.4	186^th of 634 public high schools	70.7%	318	7.7	44.0	49.3											$19,105	$2,447	$16,658

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