Enrollment
917
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dingmans Ferry, PA
East Stroudsburg Shs North
Federal NCES profile for East Stroudsburg Shs North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420867000518
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Stroudsburg Shs North earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dingmans Ferry · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Stroudsburg Shs North has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg Shs North ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Stroudsburg Shs North compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Stroudsburg Shs North
East Stroudsburg Shs North is a higher-need, large high school in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, enrolling 917 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 917 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 293 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 917 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students) and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students) alongside East Stroudsburg Shs North.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Stroudsburg Shs North compares
East Stroudsburg Shs North on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 29.7%
African American 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, East Stroudsburg Shs North is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes East Stroudsburg Shs North.
$20,805
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.9%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Stroudsburg Shs North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J M Hill El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Stroudsburg Shs North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Stroudsburg Shs North
How many students attend East Stroudsburg Shs North?
East Stroudsburg Shs North has 917 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg Shs North?
The student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg Shs North is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Stroudsburg Shs North?
50.2% of students at East Stroudsburg Shs North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Stroudsburg Shs North?
The largest demographic group at East Stroudsburg Shs North is White at 29.7% of enrollment, in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Stroudsburg Shs North?
East Stroudsburg Shs North has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Stroudsburg Shs North rank among public schools in Dingmans Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg Shs North ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dingmans Ferry on the city page.
Is East Stroudsburg Shs North a good school?
East Stroudsburg Shs North earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides East Stroudsburg Shs North, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students), and East Stroudsburg El Sch (603 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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