Pocono Mountain School District

Pocono Mountain School District is a large, rural–suburban public school district located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. It spans 305 square miles, making it one of the largest geographic districts in the region. It serves approximately 55,000 residents across eight townships and one borough.

Municipalities Served

• East side: Jackson, Pocono, Paradise, Barrett Townships + Borough of Mount Pocono
• West side: Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock, Coolbaugh Townships

👥 Enrollment & Staffing

• Students: ~8,000 (2022–23)
• Teachers: ~698 (FTE)
• Student–teacher ratio: ~11.5:1

The district is known for its high diversity, with 60% minority enrollment and over 64% of students economically disadvantaged.

🏫 Schools

PMSD operates 9 schools:

• 5 elementary schools
• 2 middle schools
• 2 high schools

The district is divided into East and West campuses, each with its own middle and high school.

🎓 District Identity

• Mascots: Cardinal (East), Panther (West)
• Colors:
  • East: Red, Black, White
  • West: Blue, Silver

PMSD competes in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, one of the state’s major athletic leagues.

💰 Budget & Operations

• Annual budget: ~$208.8 million
• Headquarters: 135 Pocono Mountain School Road, Swiftwater, PA 18370

The district regularly undertakes large infrastructure projects, such as roofing, renovations, and campus upgrades.

📊 Academic & Community Profile

PMSD is recognized for:

• Large, diverse student population
• Strong extracurricular and athletic programs
• Significant socioeconomic diversity
• A wide geographic footprint that includes both resort areas and rural communities