West Hills Intermediate Sch

Armstrong SD
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
424 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
West Hills Intermediate School, located at 175 Heritage Park Drive in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Armstrong School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies to ensure students master core subjects while preparing for more rigorous coursework. Beyond the classroom, West Hills Intermediate promotes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school initiatives. By maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and the local community, the school strives to build a positive culture that prepares young learners for future success within the Armstrong School District.
424
Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    402 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Armstrong SD
Phone: (724)543-1121
Website: http://wis.asd.k12.pa.us
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 141
Grade 5 128
Grade 6 155
Gender Ratio