Enrollment
1,359
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg Shs South
Federal NCES profile for East Stroudsburg Shs South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420867006935
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Stroudsburg Shs South earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Stroudsburg Shs South has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg Shs South ranks #7 of 7 public schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867006935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Stroudsburg Shs South compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Stroudsburg Shs South
East Stroudsburg Shs South is a large high school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,359 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 355 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students) and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students) alongside East Stroudsburg Shs South.
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 South compares
East Stroudsburg Shs South on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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 40.5%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, East Stroudsburg Shs South is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes East Stroudsburg Shs South.
$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 South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Stroudsburg Shs South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Stroudsburg Shs South
How many students attend East Stroudsburg Shs South?
East Stroudsburg Shs South has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Stroudsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg Shs South?
The student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg Shs South is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Stroudsburg Shs South?
45.5% of students at East Stroudsburg Shs South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Stroudsburg Shs South?
The largest demographic group at East Stroudsburg Shs South is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Stroudsburg Shs South?
East Stroudsburg Shs South has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 South rank among public schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg Shs South ranks #7 of 7 public schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
Is East Stroudsburg Shs South a good school?
East Stroudsburg Shs South earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 South, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 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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