Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center is a part-time vocational–technical school in the northern section of Westmoreland County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the smallest of three vocational–technical schools in the county.
Serving 6 students in grades 9-12, Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center's student population of 6 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center?
6 students attend Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center students are White, and 17% of students are Black.
What grades does Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center offer ?
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center part of?
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center is part of Northern Westmoreland Career And Technology Center School District.
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