WESTMONT HILLTOP JSHS

Westmont Hilltop JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Westmont Hilltop SD school district, located in Johnstown, PA with about 703 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Westmont Hilltop JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westmont Hilltop Junior-Senior High School, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serves as the secondary education hub for the Westmont Hilltop School District. The school is known for fostering a focused academic environment that prioritizes student achievement and college preparedness. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities—ranging from athletic programs to clubs—the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented values typical of the Johnstown area.

As the district’s sole junior-senior high school, the institution provides a continuous educational experience for students from grades 7 through 12. It emphasizes modern instructional methods and community engagement to help students navigate the transition from early adolescence to graduation. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of the district, consistently working to uphold the academic standards and values championed by the Westmont Hilltop administration.

For more information, contact Westmont Hilltop JSHS at (814) 255-8726 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905-1316
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WESTMONT HILLTOP JSHS is a public Title I school in Johnstown, PA with about 703 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
703
Teachers:
49.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 703 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTMONT HILLTOP JSHS is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.