Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Westmont Hilltop High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
15%
White
(15-16)97%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop High School?
The graduation rate of Westmont Hilltop High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westmont Hilltop High School?
471 students attend Westmont Hilltop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westmont Hilltop High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westmont Hilltop High School?
Westmont Hilltop High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westmont Hilltop High School offer ?
Westmont Hilltop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westmont Hilltop High School part of?
Westmont Hilltop High School is part of Westmont Hilltop School District.
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