Top 10 Best Westmoreland County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 13,894 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Penn Trafford High School, Franklin Regional Sr. High School and Ligonier Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Westmoreland County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Trafford High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Westmoreland County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,271 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #33.
Ligonier Valley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Greater Latrobe Sr. High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
131 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: #55.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Kiski Area High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #77.
Norwin Sr. High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #88.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,709 students
Rank: #99.
Southmoreland Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Burrell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Grades: 9-12
| 574 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Yough Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 Lowber Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5520
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #1313.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rank: #1414.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1515.
Northern Westmoreland Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1616.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 890 students
Rank: #1717.
Monessen Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Grades: 1-12
| 166 students
Rank: #1919.
Central Westmoreland Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Arona Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 925-3532
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Westmoreland Ctc
Vocational School
4904 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9788
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Grades: K-1
| 145 students
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Grades: K-1
| 133 students
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: K-2
| 105 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Grades: K-4
| 119 students
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-1
| 158 students
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: 3-6
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Penn Trafford High School, Franklin Regional Sr. High School and Ligonier Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA?
20 public high schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County, PA?
Westmoreland County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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