East Stroudsburg SHS South

As a sizable four-year high school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg SHS South hosts 1,359 students from grades 9 through 12, part of East Stroudsburg Area SD. Compared to the state average of about 738 students per school, that is 84% larger than typical.

East Stroudsburg SHS South is one of 10 schools operated by East Stroudsburg Area SD, a district that serves 6,353 students overall.

In terms of who attends, East Stroudsburg SHS South records that the most-represented group is White (40%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest breaks down as 23% Black, 19% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 5% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 64% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 93 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting East Stroudsburg SHS South higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Monroe County (around 74%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, East Stroudsburg SHS South tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.1%.

In the area at large, Monroe County reports that the typical household earns roughly $83,565 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. East Stroudsburg SHS South is one of 29 public schools in Monroe County (combined enrollment of about 20,752 students).

Nearest neighbor: J M Hill El Sch, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts East Stroudsburg SHS South at 8th of 9; the average score across the group is 49.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. East Stroudsburg SHS South's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 1,329 (now 1,359). White enrollment moved from 50% to 40% across the same window.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.