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
Mikaela Lipitz wins best attorney in the 2025-26 Mock Trial Competition
On November 22, 2025, Stroudsburg High School hosted the Monroe County Bar Association’s annual Mock Trial Invitational. Nine different schools came to compete, bringing a total of fifteen different teams. It was a busy day with a lot of really strong competitor, but Stroudsburg had a standout moment of it’s own.
One of Stroudsburg’s attorneys, Mikaela Lipitz, 26′, won the award for Best…
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“Wicked: For Good” review
One year after the blockbuster first act, “Wicked,” hit theaters, we find ourselves right back on the yellow brick road heading to Oz.
“Wicked” follows two girls, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, as they navigate college at Shiz University. When trying to see eye to eye with each other, they encounter love interests, issues dear to their hearts, and…
Kolby Keller celebrates Entrepreneurship Month with FBLA
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) invited a guest speaker to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month.
Kolby Thane Keller, the owner and founder of a dog grooming business called Kolby’s Klipz, came in to talk about his journey to success. Members who attended the meeting gained valuable insight into what it is like to start, manage, and grow…
Stroudsburg High School’s community work club
Community Connections is a volunteer and community learning club at Stroudsburg High School (SHS). The club is known for its work within the community, through organizations such as the Valor House and the Salvation Army, and its field trips to places such as Mazezilla and Kalahari. This is Community Connections 3rd year at SHS with Heather Nowosad and Sherri McIntyre being both the advisors and…
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
“In my art and life, I really strive to reverse the old adage that what you see is what you get. If I can be Coyote and practice my sneak-up, I can engage the viewers from a distance with one image and lure them in for exposure to another layer, which changes the initial view into quite a different reality. After all, that is what ethnic culture is all about-or even an ongoing relationship. What…
Chipperfield Elementary celebrates Veterans’ Day
November 11 is a special day in America to honor all those who serve and have served.
According to History, Veterans’ Day was established on November 11, 1918, to commemorate the end of World War I at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It was originally called Armistice Day, but after World War II, it was changed to Veterans’ Day.
Here at Stroudsburg High…
The Mountaineer News network – Pilot
The Mountaineer caught up with Gabriel Ferguson, ’27, and asked about his soccer and football seasons. We also met up with Ilian Rivera, ’27, to discuss this years musical, PIPPIN!
Art Students head to Grounds For Sculpture
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Hailey Abba
Inside the Van Gogh Café, where students headed to…Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot!
Next Friday, Nov. 20, Community Connections will be hosting a Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament for all who wish to participate! Necklaces will be sold during lunch periods on Nov. 17-19.
Lily Gladstone
“The stories of our Indigenous people have shaped the very foundational fabric of our modern day. And so much of that is just not known, not felt, not acknowledged.” Lily Gladstone said this in February of 2024 after her role in the film Killers of the Flower Moon earned her an Oscar nominee. In which she shared her plan for Indigenous inclusivity.
Born on the Blackfeet Reservation, August 2,…
Stroudsburg Interact Club is conducting a winter coat drive!
The interact club is looking for winter coats, gloves and hates for those in need. Give what you can! Donations can be dropped off at G-211 or C-103. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 19.
What is Students Against Destructive Decisions?
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is a club in Stroudsburg High School (SHS) focused on decision making, kindness, and mental health awareness. Our high school’s SADD chapter is only one of over 8,000 chapters across the country focused on bettering student’s lives. While originally SADD was created to focus on drunk driving awareness, over the years it has expanded to include mental…
The rising interest in professional women’s ice hockey
The Pembroke Pandas were a women’s hockey team created in 1964 by Brown University. It was not until two years later, in 1966, that they played their first game making them the first intercollegiate women’s ice hockey team in the United States. This game was 70 years after the first men’s intercollegiate ice hockey game with Yale University playing against John Hopkins University in 1896.
There…
Election results
The results of the 2025 November election for Monroe County are as follows:
Judge of the Superior Court, Brandon Neuman.
Judge of the Commonwealth Court, Stella Tsai.
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Janet Jackson, and Patrick Best.
Treasurer, Ira Jolley.
Coroner, Tom Yanac.
School Director (Full term), Erin Derosa, Tiffany Pozza, Kathleen Kilker, and Cindy Blake.
School Director (Two-year…
Maria Tallchief
“Above all, I wanted to be appreciated as a prima ballerina who happened to be a Native American, never as someone who was an American Indian ballerina.”
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Oklahoma’s Firebird Maria Tallchief was the first Native American to achieve the rank of America’s first prima ballerina.
Tallchief was born in Fairfax, Oklahoma, on January 24, 1925, to an…
Can the Principal winner – Savana Arroyo!
Name and class:
Savana Arroyo, Class of 2026
Favorite subject and/or teacher?
My favorite subject is Math, and my favorite teachers are Mr. Carter, Mr. Hibell, and Mrs. Barro.
Where are you from?
Originally from New York, I moved to PA here halfway through 1st grade.
How would you describe yourself?
I describe myself as a very guarded and closed-off person, but as soon as I warm up to someone, I…
Stroudsburg Alumnus performs for Music Department Students
On October 29, 2025, during the last two periods of the school day, Kutztown University students came to perform a concert at Stroudsburg High School, some of whom were Stroudsburg alumni. Stroudsburg Band, Marching Band, Choir, Jazz Band, Districts, Chorale, Show Choir, and Orchestra students were all invited. The concert opened with the Kutztown University Commercial Jazz Band. The Rock band…
Stroudsburg Football clinches playoff berth
The night of Friday, October 24, Stroudsburg clinched a spot in the District XI 6A Playoffs as the seventh seed. Stroudsburg ended their regular season with a record of 5-5, falling to Pleasant Valley 6-10 to close out. Stroudsburg’s’ offense struggled to get anything going, seeing their star running back, Keyen Johnson, ’27, only rush for 78 yards in 21 attempts, while Jack Mitchell, ’27, went…
The Story Within the Spins
You hear the music, you watch the intricate steps, but have you noticed the rifles flying? Have you seen the flags twirling on the field? The color guard is also part of the marching band, and they are a vital part of the show.
If you haven’t noticed already, the color guard puts in lots of effort into what they do as well, whether it’s dancing, flag twirling, or rifle throwing. They create the…
Netflix’s “Boots” labeled as “woke garbage”
P.T. Barnum once said, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” The Netflix series “Boots” is no stranger to this belief, as it became Netflix’s No.2 most-watched show after being called “woke garbage” by the Pentagon.
“Boots” is a true story inspired by former US Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir, “The Pink Marine.” The series follows protagonist Cameron Cope, played by Miles Heizer, as he…
November 4 Election Day
The 2025 Primary elections occurred on May 20th. The election was to decide who would be on the November ballot, and now we are one week away from the November 4 election.
If you are 18, you can vote!
For each voting location, there will be a different ballot for Monroe County. However, these positions listed will all be the same. You can find more information for your polling location at Monroe…