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
Happy Birthday, Lillian Blazick!
The Mountaineer staff would like to wish Lillian Blazick a very happy birthday!
Encrypted messsages stop cyberattacks
In November, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) informed the public that hackers associated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were trying to hack our phones.
According to Usatoday.com, they were trying to crack America’s “telecommunications infrastructure” in a “broad and significant cyber espionage campaign.”
The…
Snowmen of Stroudsburg 2024
Visit them all before they leave at the end of February. The collection grows each year. How many can you find?
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Stroudsburg Rifle Grabs Another Win
On Thursday, Stroudsburg traveled to Salisbury to take on the Falcons. They went home with a big win, 497 34x to 485 19x.
The top five marksmen in this match were Isabella Lisnik, ‘25, Gavin Dunkelberger, ‘25, William Tonnies, ‘25, Alysha Coker, ‘25, and Anthony Ortiz, ‘26.
Lisnik and Dunkelberger both led the team with scores of 100 8x, paving the way for the win.
Tonnies, Coker, and Ortiz…
Xavier Bernard Spotlight
1. Where Are You From?
I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived there till I was about 12 then I moved to Stroudsburg.
2. What Is Your Favorite Color?
Purple
3. Favorite Food?
My Sister’s rasta pasta
4) Someone You Idolize?
Jesus
5) Favorite Sports Team?
Buffalo Bills
6) 3 Essentials In Your Life?
1. My Bible
2. My mom
3. My Xbox
Stroudsburg Rifle blows through Liberty Hurricanes
On Tuesday, the Stroudsburg Rifle team battled Liberty High School at home and came out victorious with 498 40x to the Hurricanes’ 484 19x.
The top shooters for the Mountaineers were Gavin Dunkelberger, ‘25, shooting a perfect 100 10x; William Tonnies, ‘25, shooting 100 9x, and Colin Barrett, ‘25, shooting 100 5x. This was Colin’s first time shooting 100 in a match.
Other performing…
Stroudsburg football players named EPC All-Area
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The Morning Call reported Coleman totaled 793 yards and 12 touchdowns in only 47 catches.
This set him atop the EPC rankings as a second-team All-EPC receiver for his senior season. Coleman was also recognized by…
Lady Mountie basketball succumbs to Emmaus
McKayla Strunk, ’25, and Emily Bozena, ’25, have been leading the Girls’ Basketball team this season. (Prindelis Jimenez)
The Girls’ basketball team started this season strongly with return players McKayla Strunk ´25 and Emily Bozena ’25, both leading…2024 Holiday Show Gallery
Gallery • 24 Photos
Lile Bekaia
Every staff member that participated in the Holiday Show posing for a picture at the end of the performances.Absence Policy clarity
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So, what counts as one of the 10 excusable absences?
According to the student handbook, “…
Meet Patches
Hi, my name is Patches and I am 3 years old. I am good with kids and other cats. I’m very playful and prefer to be around other cats. I love to sleep and cuddle.
You can help Patches by sharing his spotlight on your own social media page.
You can also help by making a donation to your local animal shelter or volunteering at a local animal shelter.
Age: 3 years old
Gender: …
Rapid Round-Up recaps weekly news highlights
Mountaineer staffers, Chelsea Castellanos and Peyton Costigan are part of the marketing and promotional team. This year, they are experimenting with a new segment called Rapid Round-Up for the Mountaineer News YouTube channel, check us out here.
Castellanos and Costigan film a 60-second clip recapping the week’s highlights.
So far, they’ve filmed six episodes and just finished number seven…
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Sorry, there was an error loading this poll…2024 Holiday Show was full of surprises
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The long-awaited countdown to winter break is upon us.
Every student knows the stress that comes during the few weeks between fall and winter break. This short time is filled with assignments, tests, projects, and more in an attempt by teachers to cram as much as they can before all the students forget about it over the long break.
To mark the end of this…
Editors Picks
As the holiday season approaches and the looming boredom of the break comes in, the Editors of the Mountaineer have some personal favorite things to keep winter interesting. Whether it be a movie binge, new food to eat, or just advice to keep in mind, we’ve got you covered.
Olivia Celano
Movies/ TV shows
“Son of Batman”
“The Dead Poets Society”
“10 Things I Hate About You”
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Public Notice: 12/20/2024 [0922d0ef0d41b8bcafd2d43ff2b94bb4]
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS MEETING NOTICE The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold its Academic Affairs Committee meetings monthly, on the second Thursday. The Academic Affairs Committee includes the following: curriculum and technology, DE&I, policy, and public relations These meetings will be held in person, at the SASD Administration Building,…
Public Notice: 12/20/2024 [d4bbbe0b2583beb9ef0873af5889d1fb]
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 FISCAL AFFAIRS MEETING NOTICE The Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education will hold its Fiscal Affairs Committee meetings monthly, on the second Tuesday. The Fiscal Affairs Committee includes the following: budget & finance, buildings & grounds, athletics/activities, and public relations. These meetings will be held in person, at the SASD…
Student Spotlight on Abena Aidoo
What’s your name?
Abena Aidoo.
What is 1 fun fact about yourself? (2-3 sentences)
I have danced pretty much my whole life and I find music and moving my body to the rhythm of anything brings me calm and peace of mind. I started dancing bc of my mom I grew up always seeing her dance and it inspired to dance and express myself through that hobby my own way.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised…
Help Find Dusty a Home
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I’m a goofball and…
DEI collabs with Art club for Movie Night
DEI and the Art Club had a successful movie night hosted Dec. 19. Students watched “How the Grinch Stole Chirtmnas (2000)” as they made Christmas cards. These cards will be given to patients and staff of St. Luke’s Hospital. DEI regulary collabs with other clubs in order to bring people together. We look forward to seeing what other events they’ll host!
“I had a really fun time, hanging out with…
Modern Mythology: “The Song of Achilles” and “The Silence of the Girls”
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Greek myths were passed down orally for…
2024 Stroudsburg High School Musicfest
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Majorette dance team kicks off the start of a new club
The four girls practice dancing together in a school hallway.
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The team, introduced by the National Association for…Pet Safety reminders for frigid temps
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Be…