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Best Westmoreland County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 13,711 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Penn Trafford High School, Norwin High School and Franklin Regional Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Westmoreland County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Regional Sr. High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Westmoreland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Trafford High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3381 Route 130
Harrison City, PA 15636
(724) 744-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Norwin High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
251 Mcmahon Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 9-12 | 1,101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hempfield Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4345 State Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-9000
Gr: 10-12 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Burrell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1403
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Greater Latrobe Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ligonier Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Springer Rd
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-9531
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Mount Pleasant Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Yough Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
919 Lowber Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5520
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Kiski Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Southmoreland Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Stevenson Boulevard
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9389
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Monessen Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Arona Road
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 925-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
4904 Route 982
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-9788
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrold School
1368 Middletown Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Gr: 9 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Penn Trafford High School, Norwin High School and Franklin Regional Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Westmoreland County?
21 public high schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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