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.
The King of Hearts nominees for the 2024-2025 school year were announced on Feb. 7. The class of 2025 nominees are:
Anthony Borrero
Ethan Dudsak
Austin Herman
Alexander Jagroop
Anthony Knight
Colton Leeth
Logan Potochnick
Leonel Ramirez
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the nominees showed off their unique talents and personalities through various acts, songs, and many other amusing performances in a show…
Although it may seem that times are changing with each new generation, it is possible to be transported to the past with the right music.
On the weekend of Jan. 31, 2025, the Sherman Theater, a local Stroudsburg venue, held the musical production of Adam Sandler’s “The Wedding Singer.”
The show was produced through In2YouArts, a local theater company in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.…
On January 11, the Stroudsburg Rifle team took a trip to Southern Lehigh to take on the State Individual Qualifier. Five players shot top 25, and three made it to states.
Marksmen William Tonnies, ’25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ’25, Isabella Lisnik, ’25, Maxsim Lamberton, ’25, and Anthony Ortiz, ’26, all made the top 25 in the qualifiers.
Tonnies, Dunkelberger, and Lisnik were the highest…
The Puppy Bowl is back with an overload of cuteness and fun! This event showcases shelter pets nationwide playing “football”. This year it’s Team Ruff vs Team Fluff. So, who won the Lombarky Trophy?
USA Today reports that Team Fluff won. The Underdog Award went to Mercury, and the Most Valuable Puppy Award went to Foxtrot. The puppies swapped the football for chew toys.
First held in…
“Through color, I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man’s inhumanity to man.”
Famous artist and art teacher Alma Woodsey Thomas is most commonly known for her abstract acrylic paintings. Thomas went to school at Howard University and became the first person to graduate from the newly founded Department of Art in 1924…
Where did you teach before coming to Stroudsburg?
“I taught Middle School in Bethlehem and in Whitehall.”
What is your favorite part about SHS so far?
“My students, obviously!”
What subject or subjects do you teach?
“Currently I teach English Composition, Modern Literature, Myth & Ritual, Film Studies, and Creative Writing.”
What made you want to become a teacher?
“I was bullied a lot as a…
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Olivia Celano, ’25 who loves writing, won a 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Award two days ago. She received this prestigious award for her short story named, “Birds, Solar Systems, and Twin Gods.”…
The Mountaineer staff would like to wish Mr. Cassady, Ms. Wert, and Ms. Haubrich all happy birthdays. Enjoy your day.
Mr. Cassady plays snare in the Christmas show! (Fayth Winkelman)
Business teacher, Jodie Haggerty, teaches a Microsoft Office course that offers Microsoft Office Specialist Students (MOS) special certifications throughout the school year in Word and PowerPoint Excel.
This year, Davin Humphrey, ’27, placed first in the state for earning the highest score in the fastest time in the Word Certification Program and will be going to Texas this summer to go to World…
On Monday, the Girls’ basketball team won over district rival Pocono Mountain West for the second time this season.
Earlier in the season Stroudsburg completely crushed the Panthers 55-16, they still considered this a tough game. Going into the game. West’s record of 7-14 needed one more win to qualify for districts.
Adriana Borizo, ’26, quotes, ¨They were putting everything they had…
1)Where Are You From?
Dallas, Pennsylvania
2)What Is Your Favorite Color?
Blue
3)Favorite Food?
Latin
4)Someone You Idolize?
Beyoncé
5) Dream Vacation?
Brazil
6) 1 Thing You Can’t Live Without
My Mom
While celebrating their many achievements of the 2024-2025 school year, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will reach an outstanding 40 year anniversary this year. Over the past four decades, Stroudsburg FBLA has left its mark on the community and school district by participating in various activities and opportunities.
Stroudsburg FBLA has worked with many…
Have you noticed that egg prices have soared? Over the past few years, egg prices have more than doubled. Those cheap breakfast egg sandwiches are not so cheap now.
BJ’s in Bartonsville imposed a limit on egg purchases during the “bird flu” outbreak. (…
The Mountaineer Staff would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nicholson, world language teacher, Disney enthusiast, and one of the most energetic and positive people you’ll ever meet. Enjoy your day.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” said Maya Angelou.
Angelou is famously known as a writer, poet, playwright, editor, and essayist. Did you know she was also a civil rights activist?
Angelou was a civil rights activist who worked for Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Her earlier careers…
The 2025 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is only days away. There will be parties held all over the country to watch this favorited event and the food is just as important as the game. Is your menu ready?
Different foods define a party. A various selection of Stroudsburg students listed the one food that defines their Super Bowl party.
A…
While the board meetings have died down in activity since the last update, a few new additions are on the horizon.
Two new courses were approved by the board, those being Minority Voices in America and Principles of Engineering.
Minority Voices of America strives to explore the works of various minority writers throughout history.
The Principles of Engineering course explores…