East Stroudsburg Senior High School South is a public high school located at 279 North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The school's mascot is the cavalier. The school is part of the East Stroudsburg Area School District.
Serving 1,359 students in grades 9-12, East Stroudsburg Shs South 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Stroudsburg Shs South's student population of 1,359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Stroudsburg Shs South 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 East Stroudsburg Shs South is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
23%
14%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Stroudsburg Shs South's ranking?
East Stroudsburg Shs South is ranked #1774 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are East Stroudsburg Shs South often compared to?
East Stroudsburg Shs Southis often viewed alongside schools like Stroudsburg High School, Pleasant Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Stroudsburg Shs South?
The graduation rate of East Stroudsburg Shs South is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Stroudsburg Shs South?
1,359 students attend East Stroudsburg Shs South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of East Stroudsburg Shs South students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Stroudsburg Shs South?
East Stroudsburg Shs South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Stroudsburg Shs South offer ?
East Stroudsburg Shs South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Stroudsburg Shs South part of?
East Stroudsburg Shs South is part of East Stroudsburg Area School District.
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