Top Rankings
Stroudsburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,529 students in Stroudsburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Stroudsburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,529 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Stroudsburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#335 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
154 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,142 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
14%
# Black Students
899 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
20%
14%
# White Students
2,183 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
48%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
268
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
354
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
366
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
426
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
397
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
422
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,453 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,804 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,453
$23,649
Spending / Student
$25,804
$23,073
Best Stroudsburg Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stroudsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-1991
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-1991
Grades: 10-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Twp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hcr Box
Sciota, PA 18354
(570) 992-4960
Sciota, PA 18354
(570) 992-4960
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 N 9th St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6952
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6952
Grades: K-4
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Chipperfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Chipperfield Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-4834
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-4834
Grades: K-4
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
Stroudsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pocono Commons
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 213-0203
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 213-0203
Grades: 5-7
| 1,056 students
Rank: #66.
B F Morey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6371
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-6371
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
Rank: #77.
Stroudsburg Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 Chipperfield Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-4848
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-4848
Grades: 8-9
| 754 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stroudsburg Area School District?
Stroudsburg Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,529 students.
What is the rank of Stroudsburg Area School District?
Stroudsburg Area School District is ranked #328 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stroudsburg Area School District?
48% of Stroudsburg Area School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stroudsburg Area School District?
Stroudsburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Stroudsburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,804 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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