Westmont Hilltop High School is a small suburban, public high school. It is the sole high school operated by the Westmont Hilltop School District. Westmont Hilltop High School is located in Upper Yoder Township, Cambria County in the western suburbs of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Serving 689 students in grades 7-12, Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 689 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
Grey, Red
School Rankings
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1746 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Hilltoppers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1746 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School, Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School?
689 students attend Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School?
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.
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