Stroudsburg Area School District
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Address
123 Linden Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Phone
Fax
Tax Rate
27.40 mills
Stroudsburg Area School District is a public K–12 district located in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It covers approximately 73 square miles and serves the borough of Stroudsburg along with surrounding communities. The district emphasizes academic rigor, emotional resilience, and preparing students to be effective, collaborative problem‑solvers.
📚 Schools & Enrollment
According to recent data, SASD includes:
- 7 schools
- ~4,464 students
- Student–teacher ratio: ~13:1
Breakdown of schools:
- 5 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 high school
🌍 Student Demographics
- Minority enrollment: ~50%
- Economically disadvantaged students: ~38%
- Student body composition includes approximately:
- 48.7% White
- 19.4% Black
- 25.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Asian/Pacific Islander
This places SASD among the most diverse districts in Pennsylvania, ranking in the top 1% for diversity.
🎓 Academic Performance
SASD performs above the state average:
- Math proficiency: ~40% (PA average: 38%)
- Reading proficiency: ~56% (PA average: 55%)
- Overall district rating: 6/10 (top 50% statewide)
Niche also rates the district B+ overall, with strong marks in diversity, college prep, and activities.
🏛️ District Identity
- Mascot: Mountaineers
- Colors: Maroon & White
- Athletic Conference: Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
- Budget: ~$119.8 million
- Website: sburg.org
The district’s mission focuses on equipping students with academic knowledge, social skills, and emotional resilience to thrive in future endeavors.
🗺️ Community Context
SASD sits in the center of the Poconos, serving a mix of suburban neighborhoods, small‑town communities, and rural areas. It is known for:
- A large student body (top 1% in PA)
- Strong extracurricular offerings
- A balanced academic profile with steady performance
SASD News
Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban
In classrooms across the country, a new rule is ringing louder than the school bell itself. In 26 states, school districts are implementing a bell-to-bell phone ban, meaning that there will be no phones from the first bell to the last bell.
Suddenly, the debate over student cell phone use has shifted from “Should we?” to “How will it change schools?” As more states continue to take action, the…
Editorial: Chatgpt, is it helping or hurting?
Almost everyone is believed to have used something involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially students in schools.
Even if you think you haven’t, you most likely have. Editing photos on your phone? Autocorrect? Streaming algorithms, social media feeds, and more. It’s everywhere, and you aren’t avoiding it forever.
AI is widely used throughout the day when writing essays, looking up…
Teacher Feature on Mr. Magalhaes
At which school in the district do you teach?
Stroudsburg High School and Junior High
What subject(s) do you teach?
Career Planning/Awareness, Personal Finance, Keyboarding, Digital Multimedia(s), and Computer Skills.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my first year teaching here at Stroudsburg School District!
What is your favorite part about teaching?
My favorite part of…
Staff Feature on Mr. Kunkel
At which school do you work in?
The High School.
Where did you go to college?
Moravian – Undergrad
Kutztown – Grad School
What do you do and Why?
School Counseling, To help students figure out what they want to do after high school and then helping them to start on that path. It is challenging job, but can be very rewarding.
What was your first Job?
I was a mid summer intern at carbon county…
Gas Prices on the Rise
If you have been to a gas station recently, you’ve seen the drastic increase in the price of regular, premium, and diesel gas. Within the last few weeks, the price of gas has risen by over a dollar.
As of right now, the average Pennsylvania citizen will pay around 3.953 dollars for regular unleaded gas. This is fairly similar to the 3.977 dollar national average. However, prices begin to…
Celebrating Women’s History: Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is one of the most talented women out there. Not only is she an amazing actor who is able to show authentic emotions but she is a strong woman who encourages others to succeed and keep working hard just like she did.
Drew had family in the acting business and she did her first commercial at just 11 months old; She basically grew up in the industry.
As she got older she…
Celebrating Women’s History: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who became known as “The Godmother of rock & roll” from combining gospel, blues, and jazz with an electric guitar.
She began her musical pursuits in the church, experimenting with various music genres including rhythm, blues, and rock. She was very skilled at playing the electric guitar, asserting her mastery as the…
Celebrating Women’s History: Helen Hayes
In the late night of 1977, Helen Hayes made history when she won the Best Spoken Word Recording at the Grammys.
What made this knight so memorable? Winning this Grammy made Hayes the first actress to achieve EGOT status.
Winning any award in the performing arts is an esteemed honor; however, achieving an EGOT is the most highly acclaimed accomplishment in the industry. …
Diana, Princess of Wales
Few figures in modern history captured the world’s attention quite like Princess Diana. Known as the “People’s Princess,” Diana was more than just a member of the British Royal Family. She was a humanitarian, a style icon, and a voice for those often ignored by society. Even decades after her life and tragic death, her legacy continues to shape how the world views royalty, compassion, and public…
“The Housemaid” review
The movie “The Housemaid” came out Dec. 19, 2025.
It is directed by Paul Feig and features stars such as Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar.
This movie is an exciting new thriller and drama that is filled with suspense, suspicion, and unexpected plot twists.
It has been called a “domestic thriller.” This movie portrays a “perfect family”: the wife Nina, her husband Andrew, and…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Florence Nightingale
During Women’s History Month, I chose to learn about Florence Nightingale. She changed history with her compassion and courage, and she inspired me to become a nurse. As a junior in high school, I am beginning to think about my future, and her story inspired me and made me even more interested in the medical field.
Florence believed she had a calling to serve in 1897 when…
2026 Prom Venue: The SteelStacks and the ArtsQuest Center
The 2026 prom venue for Stroudsburg High School will be at the ArtsQuest Center at the Steelstacks in Bethlehem. This location is full of culture and has a rich history.
The SteelStacks campus spans around 10 acres and is the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside. The towering structures and blast furnaces from the prior steel factory used to be the nation’s second-largest steel manufacturer. …
Paralympian Spotlights
The 2026 Winter Paralympics began on March 6 and ended on March 15. These games mark the 50th anniversary of the first Paralympic Games back in 1976 in Sweden. While all the participating athletes are a part of Paralympic history, a few athletes stood out and have made a long history in these games.
Cécile Hernandez is a para snowboarder from France who has multiple sclerosis. She recently won a…
Teacher Feature on Ms. Ortega
At which school in the district do you teach?
I teach at Stroudsburg High School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Sociology, AP U.S. History, 20th Century Liberal Studies, and American Pop Culture
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
I started teaching as a Long-Term Substitute for Ms. Loughman in Spring 2025, and have been a LTS for Mr. Lanfrank since this past fall. So,…
'Bell-to-bell' cell phone bans coming to Pennsylvania schools
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY — Pennsylvania schools may soon tighten rules on cell phone use in the classroom. One local district is already planning changes to reduce student distractions. School leaders in Stroudsburg say a new policy restricting cell phones is on the horizon, but it won't take effect immediately. The Stroudsburg Area School District is [...]
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: The Blueprint of Modern Medicines
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin was a chemist who introduced the importance of X-ray crystallography to science, developing many of the world’s most crucial medicines. Hodgkin solved the structures of vitamin B-12, penicillin, and synthetic insulin, yet she remains an unfamiliar name, discrediting her revolutionary research.
Hodgkin was awarded the Royal Medal in 1956, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in…
Comic book review: Johnny the Maniac
Have you ever wanted to read something filled with absurdity, dark comedy, and extreme imagery? Well then, “Johnny the Homicidal Maniac” is a comic series just for you.
Created by Jhonen Vasquez, the comic series stars Johnny C., or Nny for short, a psycho who loses control often. Some people might know Vasquez for his other comics, but mostly for his creation of “Invader Zim”, a…
Manon Rhéaume: a trailblazer for women’s sports
Manon Rhéaume is a French-Canadian ice hockey goaltender. She is also the first and only woman to play for a professional North American sports team.
Rhéaume has been playing hockey and making history since she was a child. In the 1984 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, she played for a boys’ team and became the first female goaltender to do so.
In addition to her junior sports…
Women’s History Month: How Selena paved the way for Hispanic music!
Artists like Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Shakira thrive in both Western and Latin spaces, but it’s important to acknowledge the talented woman who opened the door for these artists.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Growing up in Corpus Christie, her musical talent was realized at the young age of 6. During her childhood, she often sang in a…
Stroudsburg HS attempts an irish jig!
@shsnewsCan Stroudsburg Do the Irish Jig?! #stroudsburg #irish #saintpattys #funny #school♬ original sound – SHS NEWS
Never Enough
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She fell in love with music at an early age and started her career at 16. However, along with fame and success came misogyny and disadvantages as a woman in the music industry.
From the beginning, even though selling millions of copies and selling out stadiums, she was always doing…
Tickets for the school musical are now on sale!
On Monday, Jan 5, 2026, students gathered in the choir room for the first rehearsal of the musical. They mingled with their friends and greeted the staff: Billye Kubiak, Ashley Krause, Harold Cassidy, Janice Lee, Lauren Donovan, Lisa Rogers, Max Kubiak, and Megan Fry. The musical they chose this year was called “Pippin: His Life and Times”.
This musical, set around 780 A.D. in the Holy…