Stroudsburg Area School District
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Address
123 Linden Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Phone
Fax
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
Price Joseph – Immaculata University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Immaculata University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Nursing
Saniye Duran – Penn State University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Penn State University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Nursing
Izabella Hernandez – Northampton Community College
What are you doing after high school?
2 year school
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Northampton Community College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Sonography
Student-written plays put skills to the test
Drama 2, an elective class offered by Stroudsburg High School (SHS), has an unusual-but-enjoyable final exam: to put on a play for the rest of the school to watch at the end of the year.
There were two different plays this year for the two different Drama 2 classes, and each class performed their play four times. All of this year’s performances had glowing reviews from the student body.
The first…
Olivia Celano – Moravian University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Moravian University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
English and writing with a minor in philosophy
Andrew Kramer – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Masters Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Computer Science
Anthony Borrero – Temple University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Temple University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Business
Savannah Hlavac – Penn State University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Penn State University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Business management and marketing
Monroe County Conservation
Check out more to do at Monroe County Conservation’s website. Summer camps, educational programs, hiking, and more.
Emma Vogelin – Northampton Community College
What are you doing after high school?
2 year school
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Northampton Community College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Alyssa Rounsaville – Wilkes University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Wilkes University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Communication and Media Studies
Dire wolves return from extinction
Scientists have been trying to bring back wooly mammoths and dodo birds for decades, but have you heard they recently succeeded with another species?
The most recent accomplishment is in the wolf species, the dire wolves.
According to CNN Science, a team of scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company based in Dallas, TX, created three dire wolf pups with the help of gray wolf DNA, the…
Leah Robertson – University of Colorado Boulder
What are you doing after high school?
Doctorate or PhD
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
University of Colorado Boulder
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Psychologist
Eleeana Rosas – Northampton Community College
What are you doing after high school?
Certification Program/2 year school
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Northampton Community College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Health Science (sonography)
Alisabeth Guepet – University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, Doctorate or PhD
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
University of Pittsburgh Fredrick Honors College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Neuroscience
Quiet Valley Farm Animal Frolic
The Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will be hosting a farm animal frolic from May 17 at 10:00 a.m. to May 18 at 4:00 pm. They will have another farm animal frolic weekend, May 24 and May 25, at the same time.
Tickets will be sold at the gate. Adult tickets are $18, tickets for children 3-12 are $10, and children under 3 will be free.
This event is aimed at kids, but anyone can enjoy it. There…
“Ice Bucket Challenge” makes a comeback
The “Ice Bucket Challenge” returns– But who’s really being seen?
Who would have thought a social media trend from over a decade ago would make a comeback? The “Ice Bucket Challenge,” which went viral in the summer of 2014 to raise awareness and funds for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has now returned—but with a new purpose: mental health advocacy.
Nothing has brought more awareness to ALS…
The Electoral College
The Electoral College is one of the most confusing components of American politics. The college determines how votes are split up for presidential elections throughout the country.
According to the U.S. Vote Foundation, the Electoral College was established in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention as a compromise. The delegates were torn between wanting Congress to elect the President…
Nathalie Rodriguez- Temple University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree, More than 4 years
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Temple University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Biology (Pre-dentistry)
Meet Buzz
Hi, my name is Buzz, and I am 4 months old. I’m a German Shepherd. I am as sweet I as can be. I love to play with toys, eat treats, lie on the couch, and get cuddles. I came into camp as an owner surrender (due to no fault of his own) with my brother, Woody. I am hoping to be adopted by a family who will keep me and my brother together.
Help Buzz (and his brother) find a home together…
Anna Kirby: Cementing a Legacy
Anna Kirby, ‘25, competed in the PA State Swim Championships in March, culminating one of the greatest swimming careers in Stroudsburg history.
This was her second time competing at the prestigious event, a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport. In her first time last year, Kirby placed in the top 20 in the 50 freestyle and was not able to qualify for the 100 freestyle.
This…
Austin Herman – Bucknell University
What are you doing after high school?
4 year school/Bachelor’s Degree
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Bucknell University
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
Business Analytics
Benjamin Murray- Johnson College
What are you doing after high school?
On the job training/Trade School
Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below:
Johnson College
What major or career do you plan to pursue?
HVAC Technology