Enrollment
721
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stroudsburg, PA
Stroudsburg Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Stroudsburg Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422286000472
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stroudsburg Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stroudsburg Jhs has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stroudsburg Jhs ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422286000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stroudsburg Jhs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stroudsburg Jhs
Stroudsburg Jhs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 487 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 294 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates Stroudsburg Hs (1,196 students) and Stroudsburg Ms (1,015 students) alongside Stroudsburg Jhs.
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 Jhs compares
Stroudsburg Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 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 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Stroudsburg Jhs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes Stroudsburg Jhs.
$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 Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudsburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stroudsburg Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chipperfield El Sch | Similar size | 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 Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 other 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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stroudsburg Jhs
How many students attend Stroudsburg Jhs?
Stroudsburg Jhs has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stroudsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Stroudsburg Jhs is 14.7:1, which is 8% 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 Stroudsburg Jhs?
41.5% of students at Stroudsburg Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stroudsburg Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Stroudsburg Jhs is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stroudsburg Jhs?
Stroudsburg Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stroudsburg Jhs rank among public schools in Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Stroudsburg Jhs ranks #4 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 Jhs a good school?
Stroudsburg Jhs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Jhs, Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates Stroudsburg Hs (1,196 students), Stroudsburg Ms (1,015 students), and Chipperfield El Sch (681 students). See the Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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