- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420867006935
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
East Stroudsburg Shs South held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.0 → 93.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420867006935 · East Stroudsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 14.8:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students)
East Stroudsburg Shs South held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.0 → 93.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Stroudsburg Shs South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- J M Hill El Sc 471
J M Hill El Sch
471 students
What this shows East Stroudsburg Shs South reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Stroudsburg Shs South compares
East Stroudsburg Shs South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,338 (2022-23) → 1,320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.