For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,045 students in Johnstown, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnstown, PA are Richland High School, Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Johnstown, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Johnstown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Gr: 7-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 7-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 8-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnstown, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnstown, PA include Richland High School, Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnstown?
7 public high schools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public high schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Johnstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnstown include: Greater Johnstown Sr. High School vs. Richland High School, Richland High School vs. Greater Johnstown Sr. High School, Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School vs. Richland High School
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