Enrollment
689
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, PA
Westmont Hilltop Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Hilltop Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422613007578
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont Hilltop Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmont Hilltop Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Hilltop Jshs ranks #3 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA.
School address
District: Westmont Hilltop Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422613007578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmont Hilltop Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westmont Hilltop Jshs
Westmont Hilltop Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 689 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 689 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 579 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #203.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Westmont Hilltop Sd spends $13,628 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Johnstown's public schools, it stands alongside Greater Johnstown El Sch (1,133 students): Westmont Hilltop Jshs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 15.7:1).
Its district, Westmont Hilltop Sd, also runs Westmont Hilltop El Sch (749 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westmont Hilltop Jshs compares
Westmont Hilltop Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Westmont Hilltop Jshs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westmont Hilltop Sd, which includes Westmont Hilltop Jshs.
$13,628
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 35.0%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westmont Hilltop Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont Hilltop El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont Hilltop Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Johnstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greater Johnstown El Sch
Standard public school
1,133 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Greater Johnstown Shs
Standard public school
917 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Richland Hs
Standard public school
693 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley El Sch
Standard public school
374 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Ferndale El Sch
Standard public school
325 students 12:1 students per teacher
Conemaugh Valley Jshs
Standard public school
308 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westmont Hilltop Jshs
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop Jshs?
Westmont Hilltop Jshs has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Hilltop Jshs is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmont Hilltop Jshs?
35.3% of students at Westmont Hilltop Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmont Hilltop Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Westmont Hilltop Jshs is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Johnstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Hilltop Jshs?
Westmont Hilltop Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westmont Hilltop Jshs rank among schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Hilltop Jshs ranks #3 of 9 schools in Johnstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Westmont Hilltop Jshs a good school?
Westmont Hilltop Jshs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westmont Hilltop Sd?
Besides Westmont Hilltop Jshs, Westmont Hilltop Sd also operates Westmont Hilltop El Sch (749 students). See the Westmont Hilltop Sd district page for the complete list.
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