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.
A former lunch monitor at a Monroe County elementary school sued the principal, superintendent and school district for defamation stemming from an April incident involving tape on children’s mouths.In her lawsuit filed on Aug. 14 in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, former Hamilton Elementary lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza said she was defamed in statements made by Principal Mark Getz and…
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According to signs around the Stroudsburg Area schools. Ramsey Elementary at 528 Thomas Street, Stroudsburg, PA, is reopening as an infant/toddler program, preschool/Head Start program, and before-school and after-school care.
The February 2025 Stroudsburg Area School Board “Board Docs” meeting notes confirmed, “Recommendation to approve the Lease Agreement between the Stroudsburg Area School…
In October of 2024, an assembly was held in Stroudsburg High School to present a challenge, to spread kindness in a world with a deficit of it. This is Rachel’s Challenge.
Rachel’s Challenge is an organization whose goal is to spread kindness in school environments in honor of Rachel Joy Scott, a student who was tragically killed in Columbine High School in 1999. The organization has visited many…
On May 6, 2025, several Stroudsburg High School students were recognized for their accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year at the Forty-Fourth Annual Academic Awards Ceremony.
Maureen Verwey is retiring after 35 years at Stroudsburg. She has been the advisor of the National Honor Society for many years. Current club officers include:
President: Mia Marga, ‘25
Vice President:…
From April 6 to 9, Stroudsburg Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Hersey, Pennsylvania. This year, Stroudsburg brought 70 students to compete at the state level, with the hopes of advancing to Nationals.
FBLA members attended various workshops in between competing. These workshops are designed to allow students to learn more about…
The Spanish Four and Five classes at Stroudsburg High School have a fun teamworking project at the end of the year, where students come together in groups to plan and bring a skit based on a fairy tale to life.
“Cuentos de hadas,” Spanish for “fairy tales,” usually contain a structure of animals attacking, a happy ending, and characters who are fantastical in some way (witches, talking animals,…
Art is more than just a canvas and paint. It encompasses many careers and human activities such as calligraphy, sculpting, music, theater, and so much more.
It is a form of expression present throughout history that transcends the limitations of linguistic barriers — stirring emotion, regardless of differentiating perspectives, beliefs, language, and religion.
The Stroudsburg High School’s Senior…
The 2025 Senior Prom with a “Night under the Stars” theme was held at Penn’s Peak venue in Jim Thorpe on May 10. Thank you to all those who shared photos for the gallery.
Gallery • 50 Photos…
Controversy has been soaring around Katy Perry’s infamous Blue Origin trip to space, meanwhile, a more concerning issue has been brewing in the space community.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has conducted 32 launches to date, while its competitor, SpaceX, has conducted 488 launches to date. Neither company has any intention of slowing down. So, what’s the controversy? Carbon dioxide…
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.
Stroudsburg school district board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch…
On May 13 and 14, Whitehall High School held the PIAA District XI AAA Championships. Fifty schools attended this event, including Stroudsburg. Multiple athletes not only placed but also earned medals.
After placing fourth in districts last year, Abiel Quartey, ’25, arrived determined to outrun the past. In the prelims, he proved himself ready, taking first in 15.80 seconds. In the finals, Quartey…
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