Westmont Hilltop School District
School district data reflects the latest publicly available data from the PA Department of Education. School leadership information is updated on an as needed basis. If you have questions about the data or terms used on this profile, please visit the Terminology page.
This school district serves the following county or counties: Cambria
District Profile
District Profile
Address
222 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905-1316
Phone 814-255-6751
Fax 814-255-7735
Municipalities in District
Includes the municipalities of Southmont Borough, Upper Yoder Township, Westmont Borough.
Square Miles
Students Enrolled
Schools in District
Total Number of Schools:
2
- Westmont Hilltop El Sch (K-6)
- Westmont Hilltop JSHS (7-12)
Online Learning
Career and Technology Center
Intermediate Unit
District Map
School district: light blue; Administrative office: medium blue circle; County(ies) served: green dashes.
District Demographics
Total Students
Ethnicity
- American Indian
- 0.14%
- Asian
- 0.81%
- Black
- 3.73%
- Latino
- 4.13%
- Pacific Islander
- 0.20%
- 2 or More Races
- 8.33%
- White
- 82.66%
Gender
- Male
- 51.63%
- Female
- 48.37%
Other Statistics
- Special Education
- 16.40%
- English Learner
- 1.42%
Financials
Median Household Income
Revenue Sources
| Type of Revenue | Income | Percent of Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Local Revenues | $14,492,625.51 | 51.29% |
| State Revenues | $11,788,291.25 | 41.72% |
| Federal | $1,967,850.47 | 6.96% |
| Other | $3,629.00 | 0.01% |
Other Tax Stats
- Property Taxes Collected by District
- $11,084,210.32
- Property Values Within District
-
$147,100.00Median Home Value
Academic Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Rigorous Courses
Post-Secondary Plans
- 71.19%
- College/University
- 0.85%
- Other Specialized Learning
PSSA Stats
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | English Language Arts | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 59.50% | 58.80% | N/A |
| Grade 4 | 74.70% | 62.00% | 86.00% |
| Grade 5 | 58.90% | 50.50% | N/A |
| Grade 6 | 75.20% | 46.80% | N/A |
| Grade 7 | 62.30% | 26.30% | N/A |
| Grade 8 | 64.20% | 25.00% | 66.40% |
Keystone Results
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | Literature | Algebra I | Biology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 15.49% | 39.05% | 51.40% |
Staff
Teachers
Administrators
Support
Student /Teacher Ratio
School District Leadership
School District Leadership
Superintendent of Schools: Thomas Mitchell
School Board Directors *
| Name | Total Years of Service | Current Term |
School Director Training Certificate
PSBA Provided
|
Certificate of Board Governance |
Continuing Education Badges Earned
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Robert Gleason
Board President
|
6 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV) 
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Rebecca Webb
Board Vice President
|
8 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| William Carney | 5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Dr. Kamal Gella | 17 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Jeff Masterson | 11 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| John Messina | 9 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Joseph Nibert | 6 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
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| Joseph Podrebarac | 3 | 2021-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW) 
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| Kenneth Salem | 1 | 2023-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW)
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* School board directors in Pennsylvania are required to complete specific training requirements following their election under Act 55 of 2017 and Act 18 of 2019. Newly elected directors must complete five hours of training within the first year of their first term, while reelected directors must complete three hours of advanced training within the first year of their reelected term. School board director data will be updated as it is made available. Data updates occur regularly and are ongoing.