North Pocono High School

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North Pocono High School ranks 224 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Pocono High School is a public high school serving 905 students in grades 9-12 in Moscow, Pennsylvania, which is part of the highly-ranked Pocono Mountain School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic metrics, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates that set it apart from many of the surrounding schools.

North Pocono High School has maintained impressive academic performance, with rankings ranging from 50th to 255th out of hundreds of schools in the state over the past decade and a SchoolDigger star rating between 3 and 5 stars. Its four-year graduation rate has consistently exceeded 94%, well above the state average, and its dropout rate is very low, ranging from 0.4% to 0.8% in recent years. Students at North Pocono High School perform well on the Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in Literature and Biology, though slightly below the state average in Algebra I. Compared to nearby schools like Valley View High School and Riverside Junior/Senior High School, North Pocono High School generally outperforms them in academic rankings, graduation rates, and test scores.

While North Pocono High School has a predominantly white student population, the racial diversity of the school has increased slightly in recent years, with a small but growing percentage of students identifying as African American, Hispanic, Asian, and two or more races. The school's spending per student has also increased over the years, from $16,235 in 2018-2019 to $21,490 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. Overall, North Pocono High School appears to be a successful and well-regarded educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

97 Bochicchio Blvd
Moscow, PA 18444

(570) 842-7606

District: North Pocono School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,490

Feeder schools for North Pocono High School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Elementary School
	Moscow Elementary School
	North Pocono Intmd School
Middle:	North Pocono Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 905

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pocono High School ranks better than 66.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.03. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Pocono High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pocono High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare North Pocono High School employs 62.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pocono High School is $21,490.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Pocono High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Pocono High School 224^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See North Pocono High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Pocono School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Pocono School District 116^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Pocono High School

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Rank History for all students at North Pocono High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.62	219^th	583	62.4%
2004	68.13	196^th	590	66.8%
2005	75.00	127^th	593	78.6%
2006	80.04	83^rd	604	86.3%
2007	72.24	153^rd	615	75.1%
2008	62.95	256^th	621	58.8%
2009	53.80	348^th	632	44.9%
2010	62.59	277^th	649	57.3%
2011	74.87	138^th	660	79.1%
2012	71.58	187^th	664	71.8%
2013	67.01	187^th	591	68.4%
2014	69.77	168^th	580	71.0%
2015	84.17	64^th	680	90.6%
2016	83.73	57^th	677	91.6%
2017	84.60	50^th	663	92.5%
2018	78.33	129^th	673	80.8%
2019	69.29	255^th	693	63.2%
2021	75.01	141^st	537	73.7%
2022	76.26	152^nd	634	76.0%
2023	68.03	224^th	674	66.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Pocono High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.81	192^nd	652	70.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Pocono High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.90	135^th	502	73.1%

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Rank History for White students at North Pocono High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.93	250^th	577	56.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Pocono High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	914	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	918
1989	906	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	909
1990	873	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	878
1991	878	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	884
1992	911	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	916
1993	947	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	955
1994	950	5	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	976
1995	970	7	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	993
1996	970	7	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	993
1997	952	10	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	976
1998	979	10	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	998
1999	1058	7	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	1075
2000	1045	9	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	1069
2001	1049	8	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	1076
2002	1041	12	12	14	3	n/a	n/a	1082
2003	1041	12	12	14	3	n/a	n/a	1082
2004	1054	18	9	13	2	n/a	n/a	1096
2005	1052	10	6	13	2	n/a	n/a	1083
2006	1050	11	6	11	3	n/a	n/a	1081
2007	1014	8	4	9	4	n/a	n/a	1039
2008	1029	9	4	14	4	n/a	n/a	1060
2009	1031	14	10	14	6	n/a	n/a	1075
2010	1042	17	9	23	6	n/a	n/a	1097
2011	1006	17	6	26	4	0	0	1059
2012	943	18	6	25	3	0	1	996
2013	916	18	5	29	1	0	0	969
2014	919	16	6	18	2	0	0	961
2015	917	14	5	11	2	0	3	952
2016	922	13	5	11	2	0	6	959
2017	874	8	8	16	2	1	7	916
2018	878	12	6	27	1	2	12	938
2019	892	16	11	28	0	2	19	968
2020	858	17	11	23	0	0	25	934
2021	846	21	12	21	0	0	23	923
2022	854	19	10	22	0	0	21	926
2023	822	18	7	25	0	1	32	905

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Pocono High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	918	63.5	14.4	n/a
1989	909	64.5	14.0	n/a
1990	878	65.5	13.4	0
1991	884	65.5	13.4	n/a
1992	916	67.5	13.5	n/a
1993	955	59.0	16.2	n/a
1994	976	58.0	16.8	n/a
1995	993	61.0	16.3	n/a
1996	993	61.0	16.3	n/a
1997	976	61.0	16.0	n/a
1998	998	62.5	16.0	n/a
1999	1075	63.5	16.9	n/a
2000	1069	64.0	16.7	7.4
2001	1076	65.0	16.6	10.3
2002	1082	63.9	16.9	15.8
2003	1082	63.9	16.9	15.8
2004	1096	63.9	17.2	9.5
2005	1083	63.5	17.1	15.8
2006	1081	63.9	16.9	17.9
2007	1039	65.9	15.8	23.9
2008	1060	67.9	15.6	20.6
2009	1075	70.5	15.2	21.3
2010	1097	71.3	15.3	22
2011	1059	69.3	15.2	24.1
2012	996	67.3	14.7	22.9
2013	969	65.3	14.8	28.7
2014	961	59.3	16.1	27.4
2015	952	60.0	15.8	29.1
2016	959	62.0	15.4	30.3
2017	916	61.2	14.9	29.3
2018	938	62.2	15.0	29
2019	968	63.2	15.2	27.5
2020	934	62.2	14.9	28.7
2021	923	63.2	14.5	28.5
2022	926	63.2	14.6	29.3
2023	905	62.2	14.5	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Pocono High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	918	63.5	14.4	n/a
1989	909	64.5	14.0	n/a
1990	878	65.5	13.4	0
1991	884	65.5	13.4	n/a
1992	916	67.5	13.5	n/a
1993	955	59.0	16.2	n/a
1994	976	58.0	16.8	n/a
1995	993	61.0	16.3	n/a
1996	993	61.0	16.3	n/a
1997	976	61.0	16.0	n/a
1998	998	62.5	16.0	n/a
1999	1075	63.5	16.9	n/a
2000	1069	64.0	16.7	7.4
2001	1076	65.0	16.6	10.3
2002	1082	63.9	16.9	15.8
2003	1082	63.9	16.9	15.8
2004	1096	63.9	17.2	9.5
2005	1083	63.5	17.1	15.8
2006	1081	63.9	16.9	17.9
2007	1039	65.9	15.8	23.9
2008	1060	67.9	15.6	20.6
2009	1075	70.5	15.2	21.3
2010	1097	71.3	15.3	22
2011	1059	69.3	15.2	24.1
2012	996	67.3	14.7	22.9
2013	969	65.3	14.8	28.7
2014	961	59.3	16.1	27.4
2015	952	60.0	15.8	29.1
2016	959	62.0	15.4	30.3
2017	916	61.2	14.9	29.3
2018	938	62.2	15.0	29
2019	968	63.2	15.2	27.5
2020	934	62.2	14.9	28.7
2021	923	63.2	14.5	28.5
2022	926	63.2	14.6	29.3
2023	905	62.2	14.5	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Pocono High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$16,234 (100.0%)	$16,234
2020	$203 (1.0%)	$19,915 (99.0%)	$20,118
2021	$954 (4.9%)	$18,364 (95.1%)	$19,318
2022	$444 (2.1%)	$21,046 (97.9%)	$21,490

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pocono High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 255^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 224^th of 674 High schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (North Pocono High School)	69.1	31.6	37.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (North Pocono High School)	75.5	69.3	6.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (North Pocono High School)	75.4	70.4	5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	968	905	6.5%
African American	16	18	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	7	36.4%
Hispanic	28	25	10.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	892	822	7.8%
Two or More Races	19	32	68.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	32.9%	5.4%

Schools Near North Pocono High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Pocono High School	Public	9-12	97 Bochicchio Blvd	Moscow	18444	Lackawanna County	North Pocono School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 842-7606	905	62	14.5	32.9%	822 (90.8%)	18 (2.0%)	25 (2.8%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.5%)	68	224^th of 674 public high schools	66.8%		76.3	152^nd of 634 public high schools	76.0%	72	31.6	69.3	70.4									$21,490	$444	$21,046
Dunmore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 346-2043	668	48	13.8	90.6%	516 (77.2%)	34 (5.1%)	65 (9.7%)	35 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	42.4	444^th of 674 public high schools	34.1%		20.6	528^th of 634 public high schools	16.7%	84	21.4	36.3	66.6	28.1	11.5	19.4	52.8	52.8	60.4	64.1	62.4	$13,346	$1,774	$11,571
Mid Valley Secondary Center	Public	7-12	52 Underwood Rd	Throop	18512	Lackawanna County	Mid Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 307-2123	811	56	14.4	89.0%	622 (76.7%)	20 (2.5%)	78 (9.6%)	15 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (9.1%)	68.6	220^th of 674 public high schools	67.4%		55.3	345^th of 634 public high schools	45.6%	125		63.5	65.8	33.0	27.8	30.3	65.6	65.6	54.9	48.2	51.4	$15,017	$958	$14,059
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	63 Munchak Way	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3481	1,710	91	18.8	92.6%	664 (38.8%)	258 (15.1%)	551 (32.2%)	104 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	117 (6.8%)	26.4	526^th of 674 public high schools	22.0%		33.8	482^nd of 634 public high schools	24.0%	44	11.6	31.8	54.4	58.2	32.1	45.4	90.8	90.8	83.6	70.4	77.0	$13,374	$416	$12,957
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit	Public	7-12	701 Sathers Dr	Pittston	18640	Luzerne County	Northeast Secure Treatment Unit	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(555) 555-5555	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Scranton High School	Public	9-12	1201 Luzerne St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3616	1,401	103	13.5	89.3%	560 (40.0%)	172 (12.3%)	550 (39.3%)	37 (2.6%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	72 (5.1%)	23.7	540^th of 674 public high schools	19.9%		16.5	544^th of 634 public high schools	14.2%	4	5.9	26.5	56.3									$14,661	$545	$14,116
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	310 Davis St	Taylor	18517	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 562-2121	725	52	13.9	92.3%	518 (71.4%)	36 (5.0%)	139 (19.2%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	71.7	193^rd of 674 public high schools	71.4%		77.2	139^th of 634 public high schools	78.1%	54	37.9	59.8	75.4	32.2	40.4	35.9	65.7	65.7	47.5	63.6	54.7	$15,808	$1,483	$14,324
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public	9-12	3201 Rockwell Avenue	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	No	No	No	No	(570) 346-8471	18	27	.6	94.4%	17 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Old Forge Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Marion St	Old Forge	18518	Lackawanna County	Old Forge School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 457-6721	453	34	13.2	36.0%	350 (77.3%)	22 (4.9%)	51 (11.3%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	54.8	345^th of 674 public high schools	48.8%		46.8	410^th of 634 public high schools	35.3%	65	7.3	52.3	75.3	32.0	6.4	20.4	59.7	59.7	44.7	58.0	50.7	$15,954	$1,274	$14,679
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	1 Columbus Dr	Archbald	18403	Lackawanna County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 876-4110	761	52	14.5	25.4%	633 (83.2%)	34 (4.5%)	63 (8.3%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	79.3	115^th of 674 public high schools	82.9%		75.6	161^st of 634 public high schools	74.6%	46	35.5	70.0	81.8									$14,545	$1,251	$13,293

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pocono High School

What schools feed into North Pocono High School?

North Pocono High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Moscow Elementary School
Elementary : North Pocono Intmd School
Middle : North Pocono Middle School

What district is North Pocono High School in?

North Pocono School District

Is North Pocono High School a good school?

North Pocono High School ranks 224^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Pocono High School?

Students at North Pocono High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend North Pocono High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 905 students attended North Pocono High School.

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