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
Goalie fights return to the NHL
After a six-year drought from goalie fights, the National Hockey League (NHL) has seen two within the past month. The last fight was on February 1, 2020, when Cam Talbot of the Calgary Flames and Mike Smith of the Edmonton Oilers faced off in the “Battle of Alberta” game.
The San Jose Sharks and the Florida Panthers faced off in Sunrise, Florida, on January 19, 2026. After an intense game…
Students Against Destructive Decisions sells hot chocolate
On Wednesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 19, 2026, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) is selling hot chocolate. This hot chocolate comes with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Cups will be $3 each and will be sold during all lunches.
Stop by the hot chocolate table to support the high school’s SADD Club!
The Glory of Joe Louis
“He can run, but he can’t hide”, a famous line said by champion boxer Joe Louis before his match against Billy Conn. Joe Louis held his boxing championship for 12 years and would have continued if not for his retirement in 1945.
On June 22, 1937, Louis earned the title after knocking out James J. Braddock and would go on to defend it 25 times. In his career, he was a hero to Americans and “the…
How well do you know your Valentine? [Full version!]
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How well do you know your valentine!? Part 2 Stroudsburg Highschool student couples 
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Stroudsburg Girl’s Take First Place In EPC’S
On January 24, 2026 Stroudsburg wrestling team participated in EPC’s at. The girls’ wrestling team solidified their place at districts after Jasmine Chapman ’26 won first place in the finals.
This is not only a special moment for the team but for Stroudsburg as she made Stroudsburg history by being the first girl to place first in EPC’s. Considering this is the second year Stroudsburg has a girls…
Come to the Photobooth today during all lunches!
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During lunches on February 12th take photos with your friends for FREE!! You can also buy bracelets to remember this moment! 
#valentines #photobooth #photos #friends #couples
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2026 Winter Olympics Preview
The Winter Olympics are starting this Friday, February 6, and lasting until February 22, 2026. These events will be taking place in Milan, Italy, and the surrounding areas. Viewers can watch on either NBC or Peacock.
The Winter Olympics are home to competitions in 16 sports and various events revolving around ice and snow. These sports include alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country…
How well do you know your Valentine?
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Henrietta Lacks and the HeLa Cells
She was a woman of few names that hold a long and grand story. This woman was referred to as HeLa, Helen Lane, all but her real name, Henrietta Lacks.
While her story was often unclear, patchy, and confusing, in recent years her story was released by Author Rebecca Skloot in 2010 in her book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.”
This novel is part of the Sophomore curriculum here at Stroudsburg…
Is bingeing no longer a thing?
For some people, the indicator of a great show is its bingeability. To sit down and do nothing other than fully immerse themselves in a show is what makes it worth recommending.
Nowadays, that luxury has been taken away from the people because shows started releasing new seasons in parts, spread over either days, weeks, or even a month apart.
Netflix was known for dropping all the episodes of a…
Asbestos Abatement Project Invitation to Bid
The Stroudsburg Area School District is requesting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for an Asbestos Abatement Project at B.F. Morey Elementary School. Interested contractors may obtain bid documents by emailing Meredith Smith at mrsmith@sburg.org or by visiting the district’s website at www.sburg.org. The documents contain detailed project requirements, specifications, and…
Stroudsburg boys advance to the playoffs!
*This footage was provided by Mr. James Jackson.
Last night, our boys basketball team had their senior night and last regular game of the season. They ended their season on the right track and defeated the Wallenpaupack’s team with an ending score of 69-50. Jerel Jackson was the lead scorer with 21 points and towards the end of the 3rd quarter Josh Ivers-Green had an impressive dunk, causing the…
Powderpuff Volleyball
The powderpuff volleyball game is coming up on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Signups to participate are being help starting Wednesday, February 4, and running until Friday, February 6.
Make sure to check out the flyer above or the Instagram for the Class of ’26, @sburg_co2026, for more details!
Judge of Justice: Thurgood Marshall
“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”
Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.
Born June 2, 1908, Marshall was first introduced to law after being made to read the U.S Constitution as punishment for a prank he had pulled in high school. …
King of Hearts right around the corner
On Feb. 13, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Stroudsburg High School (SHS) will host its annual King of Hearts (KOH) dance run by the SHS student government.
Similarly to Homecoming, the nominee voting will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, and the winner will be announced at the dance. The school’s favorite boy will be named “King of Hearts.”
The Student Government is behind all of the backstage endeavors…
Iron Man #1 (Legacy #681) – Williamson
This week in the comic world, writer Joshua Williamson teamed up with artist Carmen Carnero for a new run of Marvel’s Iron Man main comic series.
After last year’s abrupt cancellation of Insurgent Iron Man, Marvel moved quickly to rebrand the armored avenger with a new creative team.
The first issue of the run was released on Jan. 28, 2026. Joshua Williamson, most notably known for…
School Board Update
Wednesday, Jan 22, there was a school board meeting. Here are some general bullet points on topics they hit pertaining to SHS students :
FBLA presentation : talked about going to competition and past year competitions
Attendance – This included lawful and unlawful absences. Lawful being things such as illness, obtaining professional healthcare, quarantine, family emergency, accident…
AP Business and Personal Finance
Advanced Placement (AP) classes have long been on high schoolers schedules with the hopes of gaining in depth knowledge on a subject along with the possibility of college credits. There are classes available at this level in nearly all subjects including math, English, science, social studies, art, and music. A prominent gap can be seen in this list.
Business is currently one of the most…
Physical media: what’s that point?
Physical media encompasses a wide variety of items like CDs, DVDs, books, vinyl, VHS tapes, cassettes, game disks, hard drives, printed pictures, etc. Before technology reached the advanced level it is at today, people had to rely on these items to hold their memories, music, movies, and more.
However, streaming services and online libraries have taken over this industry. It has been becoming…
Local Businesses #2: Pocono Soap
When in need of locally made bathroom and hygiene products, people often look towards Pocono Soap. Located at 7 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, The store has been providing the people of Stroudsburg with quality, naturally made soaps since 2014.
Soap isn’t the only thing that they sell, however, they also specialize in candles, lotions, oils, and more essential hygiene products.
The store has…
Junior class hosts dress down on January 16th
On Friday, January 16, the Junior class will be hosting their dress down for the year. The theme is “beat the winter blues,” so make sure to wear a blue top. Normal dress-down restrictions apply. The cost is $2 for students and $5 for staff.
Stroudsburg celebrates New Year’s!
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Stroudsburg high school gives their new years resolutions!
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U.S. on Greenland
A short time after U.S. intervention in Venezuela on Jan. 3, 2026, President Trump has made multiple public statements on his intentions with Greenland.
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We are going to do something on Greenland. Whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland. And we’re not…