Serving 1,289 students in grades 9-12, Pocono Mountain East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pocono Mountain East High School's student population of 1,289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocono Mountain East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocono Mountain East High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocono Mountain East High School's ranking?
Pocono Mountain East High School is ranked #1396 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pocono Mountain East High School often compared to?
Pocono Mountain East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocono Mountain West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocono Mountain East High School?
The graduation rate of Pocono Mountain East High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East High School?
1,289 students attend Pocono Mountain East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pocono Mountain East High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain East High School?
Pocono Mountain East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono Mountain East High School offer ?
Pocono Mountain East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocono Mountain East High School part of?
Pocono Mountain East High School is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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