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
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2026 Prom Venue: The SteelStacks and the ArtsQuest Center
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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
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All of these…
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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!
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