Serving 1,565 students in grades 9-12, Pocono Mountain West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pocono Mountain West High School's student population of 1,565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pocono Mountain West High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocono Mountain West High School is 0.69, 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
#1991 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
33%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocono Mountain West High School's ranking?
Pocono Mountain West High School is ranked #1991 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pocono Mountain West High School often compared to?
Pocono Mountain West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocono Mountain East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pocono Mountain West High School?
The graduation rate of Pocono Mountain West High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain West High School?
1,565 students attend Pocono Mountain West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Pocono Mountain West High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain West High School?
Pocono Mountain West 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 West High School offer ?
Pocono Mountain West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocono Mountain West High School part of?
Pocono Mountain West High School is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.
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