According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 24.3% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

High school students may choose to attend Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

The Appalachia Intermediate Unit IU8 provides the district with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, background checks for employees, state-mandated recognizing and reporting child abuse training, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.

Westmont Hilltop School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, publicly funded sports program.

According to PIAA directory July 2015[10] In the 1960s, the Elim, Stutzman and Tioga Street Elementary Schools were closed and students transferred to the Southmont and Goucher Street Elementary Schools.