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.
What is unique about your personality?
What makes my personality unique is that I’m a team player but I love to work alone. I work best by myself but work even better with support. I go off life experiences to base my characteristics.
What is the most important lesson you have learned?
Not everyone is your friend but not everyone is your enemy.
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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 Spanish 1 & 2
What grade(s) do you teach?
I teach all grade levels: 10-12
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my second year here at Stroudsburg High School
What is your favorite part about teaching?
My favorite part about…
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All the scholarship information here is up-to-date, with deadlines up until December 27, 2023. Keep track of these dates and good luck!
If you’re a high school student who has an interest in leadership, consider applying for the Lands’ End scholarship!
To complete the application, students will need to include academic records and an essay – there are two prompts to choose from. One winner can be picked from each school and winners receive $5,000.
Applications are due on January 19, 2024, or until all 1,000 slots have been filled…
At which school in the district do you teach?
Hamilton Elementary School.
What subject(s) do you teach?
Special Education, in other words, I teach everything!
What grade (s) do you teach?
Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
How long have you been teaching at SASD?
I have been with SASD for about 5 years.
What is one important lesson you have learned as an educator?
Everyone has…
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Applications are due by March 15, 2024. More information can be found at https://lamapoconoschapter.com/…
Multiple teacher resignations were made official in the most recent school board meeting.
Ms. Jennifer Lobasso, a history teacher here at Stroudsburg High School, was one of the few who had their resignations made official. Spending many years here at Stroudsburg High School, she taught AP U.S. History and many other social studies courses. Lobasso plans to move to a school district that will…
If you like history and writing, this contest’s for you!
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What is your greatest accomplishment so far?
My greatest accomplishment was making it into the Regional Orchestra last year.
The PMEA Regional Orchestra is an annual event for all musical students across PA. First, students must prepare a difficult solo piece and audition to enter the District Orchestra. Once there, they have a seating test to determine if they made it into Regionals.…
The English Department would like to give a special birthday “shout out” to Ms. Griswold. Happy Birthday to someone who goes above and beyond to help both colleagues and students. Hope you have a wonderful day–you have earned it!
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What are you doing after high school?
4-year college (bachelor’s degree)
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Norwich University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Nursing
What are you doing after high school?
2-year college, but planning to transfer to a 4-year college
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Lackawanna College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Psychology
What are you doing after high school?
4-year college (bachelor’s degree)
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Lincoln University/ fall
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Business Marketing