- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Westmont Hilltop Jshs held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422613007578 · Johnstown, PA Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmont Hilltop El Sch (749 students)
Westmont Hilltop Jshs held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Westmont Hilltop Jshs compares
Westmont Hilltop Jshs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Westmont Hilltop Sd reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~689 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.