Stroudsburg Area School District
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Address
123 Linden Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Phone
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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
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
Arguably one of the most influential women of this generation, Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989.
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…
Bridgerton’s Cinderella story
Half of the world is watching politics, and the other half is watching Bridgerton.
Bridgerton, a show set in England during the Regency Era, follows the Bridgerton family’s children as they find love.
It was first released back at the end of 2020 and took the world by storm. According to Indiewire.com, Bridgerton’s first season had 625 million hours of viewing, from 82 million households.
The…
Unrivaled
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has a regular season lasting from May to September.
During the offseason, some players can get another opportunity to play in the Unrivaled League. Unrivaled’s season takes place from January to March.
According to The Observer, Unrivaled was founded in 2023 by WNBA Stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.
Unrivaled is a 3-on-3 league,…
Choir’s “Be The Light” Concert
On March 10, 2026, the Stroudsburg High School Choir held its annual March concert in the high school auditorium.
The theme this year was “Be the Light,” where they featured songs, Lumen (Receive the light) by Abbie Betinis, Stand Up from the movie Harriet by Cynthia Erivo, Stardust by B.E. Boykin, Total Praise by Richard Smallwood, and lastly, Es Tu Tiempo by Francisco J. Nuñez.
All of these…
The Mountaineer presents: Girls Basketball season recap!
The Mountaineer proudly presents our season recap of the Girls Basketball team! Featuring exclusive interviews, team win/loss recap and more.
Pins for Pups
Pins for Pups is an upcoming bowling fundraiser hosted by Stroudsburg High School’s Community Connections club.
This event will be held to benefit Camp Papillon Animal Shelter. Students will be able to go bowling and the money raised from the event will be donated to the shelter.
Summit Lanes in Pocono Summit will hold this fundraiser on Tuesday, March 17 from 8:15 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
It will cost…
United States Department of Homeland Security undergoes staff changes
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was expelled by President Donald Trump on March 5, 2026. She was his first cabinet secretary to be fired, or ousted, during his second term. She will be taking over a new role as “Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.” This means she will lead Trump’s new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.
Trump’s administration has yet to release a…
Prom 2026: Night at the Casino
Stroudsburg High School’s 2026 prom will be held on May 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The theme is “Night at the Casino” and the dance will be held at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem, PA.
Tickets cost $80 and sales end on March 11. Out of district guest forms are due on the same day.
Check out the Class of 2026’s Instagram page, @sburg_co2026, for more information!
Olympic Figure Skating Star: Alysa Liu
“Winning isn’t all that, and neither is losing. It’s just something that happens. It’s the outcome. But what matters is the input and the journey. And I would say take a break. I take breaks even now, and I think that’s the way to do it.”
Alysa Liu is a recent Olympic gold medalist for figure skating at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Born in Oakland, California, Liu began skating for fun at…
To Be a True Advocate: Bella Hooks
“Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.” — Bell Hooks. In an unkind world, Bell Hooks picked up a pen and entered the writing scene in hopes of starting a wave of change.
Born as Gloria Jean Watkins on September 25, 1952, Hooks was an influential American author and social advocate. Hooks unfortunately passed away in 2021 on December 15. Before passing,…
What is SHS listening to?
Intro – Have you ever been in a room full of people and a song starts playing, and suddenly,
everyone knows the words? In that moment, it doesn’t matter where people come from or what
languages they speak, everyone is connected. Music has the ability to bring people together
and bridge together cultural differences in different ways than others.
Music is a very important part of my life. Music is…
Winter Olympics Recap
The Winter Olympics wrapped up last Sunday, February 22, 2026. With it came numerous gold medals being awarded, and the United States (USA) winning 12 gold medals and 33 overall, which places the country just behind Norway for the most wins.
Additionally, Team USA’s women played a huge role in these games, with women winning eight of the total 12 gold medals and winning 61 percent of the country…
PA creates phone ban in schools
On Feb. 3, 2026, the Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation (Senate Bill 1014) requiring all K-12 schools to prohibit students from using their cellphones at all during the school day.
They call it the “bell-to-bell” ban, which was passed with a 46-1 vote by the Senate Education Committee on Dec. 9. The Senate said they hope this reduces classroom distractions, cyberbullying, improves focus,…
Black Achievements in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics became one of the most notable accomplishments for the black community. A variety of Black Athletes not only won medals but left a significant mark on the sports they participated in.
Laila Edwards
The women’s hockey team recently won the Olympic gold medal on February 19, 2026.
With this triumph win, defense player Laila Edwards made history by becoming the…
Teacher Feature on Mr. Wood
First things first, we have to address the photo. So, you’re married to your prom date?
Yes! My wife and I met our senior year of high school and we’ve been together ever since. She’s actually a teacher as well; teaches Kindergarten over in Pleasant Valley. She eventually inspired me to become a teacher myself. We have two boys, Nathan and Nicholas, and a dog named Lucky.
Where did you go to…
Boys Wrestling sets sights on States
On Saturday, February 21, Stroudsburg Wrestling travelled to Bethlehem Liberty Highschool gym for the District XI Wrestling Championship.
Stroudsburg saw three medalists and and a ninth place finish in the tournament.
Jack Jasionowicz, ’26, placed third in the 107lb bracket, punching his ticket to Regionals, falling only to the eventual champion in the semi-finals. Jasionowicz currently is 28 and…
Student Spotlight on Kourtney Hughes
1. What’s your name
Kourtney Hughes
2. What is one goal you have for your future after high school?
My goal in life after high school is to become an ultrasound sonographer, I dream of becoming a sonographer.
3. Who inspires you most, and why?
The person who inspires me the most is my mom…
Foreign Films
Foreign Films is a club run by Mr. Carter that meets once a month to watch different foreign movies and discuss them.
This includes a voting process to pick the movie and the ability to suggest a movie. The schedule is flexible as it is also done by voting, so the most available date for members is chosen in retrospect of unavailability due to other activities. Snacks are brought in…
Student Spotlight on Amber Calero
What’s your name?
Amber Calero
If your life right now had a title, what would it be?
“In the Middle of Becoming”
What is your dream lifestyle?
Waking up to bills being paid, retiring parents, staying healthy & safe, traveling, spending more time outside with loved ones than being on social media, walking in faith, forever being grateful & living with passion.
What song describes your…