Serving 1,264 students in grades 9-12, Pocono Mountain East High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pocono Mountain East High School's student population of 1,264 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocono Mountain East High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocono Mountain East High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
19%
14%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocono Mountain East High School's ranking?
Pocono Mountain East High School is ranked #10 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pocono Mountain East High School often compared to?
Pocono Mountain East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocono Mountain West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocono Mountain East High School?
The graduation rate of Pocono Mountain East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East High School?
1,264 students attend Pocono Mountain East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pocono Mountain East High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain East High School?
Pocono Mountain East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono Mountain East High School offer ?
Pocono Mountain East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocono Mountain East High School part of?
Pocono Mountain East High School is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.
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