At a glance
Reported students
1,242
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
737
Pocono Mountain East HS: 1,242 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Pocono Mountain East HS
Pocono Mountain East HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Swiftwater. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Pocono Mountain SD. NCES reports 1,242 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.1%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pocono Mountain East HS
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic27.1%
- Black17.1%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pocono Mountain SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pocono Mountain West HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,501 reported students
Swiftwater El Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–03
971 reported students
Clear Run Intrmd Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–06
919 reported students
Swiftwater Interm Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
737 reported students
Pocono Mountain West JHS
Middle · Grades 07–08
697 reported students
Clear Run El Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–02
658 reported students
Public schools near Pocono Mountain East HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater Interm Sch Middle · Pocono Mountain SD | 04–06 | 737 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pocono Mountain East JHS Middle · Pocono Mountain SD | 07–08 | 505 | 0.1 mi |
| Evergreen Community CS High · Charter · Evergreen Community CS | 06–12 | 101 | 3.9 mi |
| Pocono Mountain West HS High · Pocono Mountain SD | 09–12 | 1,501 | 5.1 mi |
| Monroe Career and Technical Institute High · Monroe Career and Technical Institute | 09–12 | 29 | 6.3 mi |
| East Stroudsburg SHS South High · East Stroudsburg Area SD | 09–12 | 1,359 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pocono Mountain East HS
What grades does Pocono Mountain East HS serve?
Pocono Mountain East HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pocono Mountain SD.
How many students attend Pocono Mountain East HS?
Pocono Mountain East HS reported 1,242 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,124 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain East HS?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 1,242 students and 96.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pocono Mountain East HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pocono Mountain East HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pocono Mountain SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pocono Mountain East HS in?
Pocono Mountain East HS is part of Pocono Mountain SD, based in Swiftwater, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pocono Mountain East HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Swiftwater Interm Sch (under 0.1 mi), Pocono Mountain East JHS (0.1 mi), Evergreen Community CS (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.