WEST HILLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

West Hills Intermediate Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Armstrong SD school district, located in Kittanning, PA with about 546 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 37 teachers, West Hills Intermediate Sch 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.

West Hills Intermediate School, located at 175 Heritage Park Drive in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Armstrong School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies to ensure students master core subjects while preparing for more rigorous coursework. Beyond the classroom, West Hills Intermediate promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. By maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and the local community, the school strives to build a positive culture that prepares young learners for future success within the Armstrong School District.

For more information, contact West Hills Intermediate Sch at (724) 543-1121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201-1907
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WEST HILLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kittanning, PA with about 546 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Armstrong SD
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
37.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 546 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HILLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.