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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- 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 Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Motto
Our mission is to assure quality education which prepares students to achieve success throughout life
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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