Enrollment
1,196
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stroudsburg, PA
Stroudsburg Hs
Federal NCES profile for Stroudsburg Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422286003224
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stroudsburg Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stroudsburg Hs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stroudsburg Hs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422286003224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stroudsburg Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stroudsburg Hs
Stroudsburg Hs is a large high school in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,196 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 344 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,196 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 57 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates Stroudsburg Ms (1,015 students) and Stroudsburg Jhs (721 students) alongside Stroudsburg Hs.
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 Stroudsburg Hs compares
Stroudsburg Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,196
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$20,242
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 57 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 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 20.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Stroudsburg Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes Stroudsburg Hs.
$20,242
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 8.8%
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 Stroudsburg Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudsburg Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stroudsburg Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chipperfield El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B F Morey El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stroudsburg Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stroudsburg Hs
How many students attend Stroudsburg Hs?
Stroudsburg Hs has 1,196 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stroudsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Hs is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stroudsburg Hs?
31.8% of students at Stroudsburg Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stroudsburg Hs?
The largest demographic group at Stroudsburg Hs is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stroudsburg Hs?
Stroudsburg Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Stroudsburg Hs rank among public schools in Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stroudsburg Hs ranks #6 of 6 public schools in 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 Stroudsburg on the city page.
Is Stroudsburg Hs a good school?
Stroudsburg Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Stroudsburg Hs, Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates Stroudsburg Ms (1,015 students), Stroudsburg Jhs (721 students), and Chipperfield El Sch (681 students). See the Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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