Pocono Mountain West High School

Summary:

Pocono Mountain West High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, part of the Pocono Mountain School District. The school has a diverse student population with roughly equal percentages of White, African American, and Hispanic students.

Pocono Mountain West High School's performance on Keystone Exams is generally below the state average, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature compared to Pennsylvania. However, the school has shown variability in its performance, with higher proficiency rates in certain subjects and years, such as 93.1% proficiency in Literature in 2020-2021. The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.0% to 95.9% over the past five years, which is above the state average. Interestingly, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well compared to their peers in Pennsylvania, while the White students perform below average.

Compared to nearby schools, Pocono Mountain East High School performs slightly better on Keystone Exams and has a higher percentage of White students. Pen Argyl Area High School and North Pocono High School both outperform Pocono Mountain West High School on Keystone Exams and have a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The high proportion of low-income students at Pocono Mountain West High School may be a contributing factor to its academic outcomes, which could be an area for further analysis and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 181 Panther Lane
       Pocono Summit, PA  18346-0549


(570) 839-7121

District: Pocono Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,727 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,512

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.7%
White:
31.3%
Hispanic:
31.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pocono Mountain West High School ranks worse than 60.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pocono Mountain West High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pocono Mountain West High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.7%), White (31.3%), Hispanic (31%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Pocono Mountain West High School employs 110 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocono Mountain West High School is $21,727.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pocono Mountain West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain West High School 407th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pocono Mountain West High School in the ranking list.)

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Pocono Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain School District 377th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pocono Mountain West High School

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Rank History for all students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.56 514th 583 11.8%
2004 13.10 526th 590 10.8%
2005 33.82 470th 593 20.7%
2006 41.92 431st 604 28.6%
2007 41.43 454th 615 26.2%
2008 43.26 427th 621 31.2%
2009 43.29 447th 632 29.3%
2010 44.63 437th 649 32.7%
2011 47.62 430th 660 34.8%
2012 31.85 522nd 664 21.4%
2013 33.49 464th 591 21.5%
2014 35.93 432nd 580 25.5%
2015 47.59 443rd 680 34.9%
2016 29.02 526th 677 22.3%
2017 37.09 486th 663 26.7%
2018 26.97 525th 673 22.0%
2019 36.79 499th 693 28.0%
2021 47.76 353rd 537 34.3%
2022 15.56 547th 634 13.7%
2023 46.64 407th 674 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.10 242nd 652 62.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.51 286th 502 43.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.32 49th 260 81.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.21 89th 252 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.58 402nd 577 30.3%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, October 5, 2020

Open Quote Never had a problem in this school so far. The teachers are all nice if you behave. I like the rules placed in the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pocono Mountain West High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1157 424 33 357 7 n/a n/a 0 1978
2003 1157 424 33 357 7 n/a n/a 0 1978
2004 1141 504 31 366 7 n/a n/a 0 2049
2005 1161 609 35 389 7 n/a n/a 0 2201
2006 1114 656 38 433 5 n/a n/a 0 2246
2007 787 512 29 341 4 n/a n/a 0 1673
2008 733 501 34 366 2 n/a n/a 0 1636
2009 709 504 26 344 2 n/a n/a 0 1585
2010 646 484 25 352 2 n/a n/a 0 1509
2011 644 516 22 370 6 0 0 0 1558
2012 553 510 30 401 3 2 0 0 1499
2013 730 608 47 523 5 2 0 0 1915
2014 696 661 50 501 6 1 0 0 1915
2015 641 651 43 478 6 2 0 0 1821
2016 600 605 43 471 9 1 2 0 1731
2017 563 578 38 486 7 0 6 0 1678
2018 562 566 31 505 4 1 13 0 1682
2019 522 535 31 501 2 3 22 0 1616
2020 517 566 27 504 7 4 16 0 1641
2021 528 555 33 479 4 5 20 0 1624
2022 508 512 35 481 7 5 17 0 1565
2023 473 495 35 469 8 4 28 0 1512

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 Pocono Mountain West High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1978 120.6 16.4 34.2
2003 1978 120.6 16.4 34.2
2004 2049 122.4 16.7 0
2005 2201 133.2 16.5 30.8
2006 2246 142.3 15.8 43
2007 1673 109.5 15.3 46.4
2008 1636 119.3 13.7 42.5
2009 1585 119.7 13.2 51.2
2010 1509 114.6 13.1 54.3
2011 1558 113.9 13.6 45
2012 1499 105.4 14.2 59.4
2013 1915 135.3 14.1 61.8
2014 1915 137.5 13.9 64.6
2015 1821 137.0 13.2 68.1
2016 1731 136.0 12.7 69.4
2017 1678 136.6 12.2 64
2018 1682 135.2 12.4 64.8
2019 1616 134.2 12.0 62.9
2020 1641 122.4 13.4 57.3
2021 1624 120.4 13.4 51.7
2022 1565 118.1 13.2 46.3
2023 1512 110.0 13.7 62.8

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 Pocono Mountain West High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1978 120.6 16.4 34.2
2003 1978 120.6 16.4 34.2
2004 2049 122.4 16.7 0
2005 2201 133.2 16.5 30.8
2006 2246 142.3 15.8 43
2007 1673 109.5 15.3 46.4
2008 1636 119.3 13.7 42.5
2009 1585 119.7 13.2 51.2
2010 1509 114.6 13.1 54.3
2011 1558 113.9 13.6 45
2012 1499 105.4 14.2 59.4
2013 1915 135.3 14.1 61.8
2014 1915 137.5 13.9 64.6
2015 1821 137.0 13.2 68.1
2016 1731 136.0 12.7 69.4
2017 1678 136.6 12.2 64
2018 1682 135.2 12.4 64.8
2019 1616 134.2 12.0 62.9
2020 1641 122.4 13.4 57.3
2021 1624 120.4 13.4 51.7
2022 1565 118.1 13.2 46.3
2023 1512 110.0 13.7 62.8

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 Pocono Mountain West High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $528 (2.6%) $19,922 (97.4%) $20,450
2020 $383 (2.0%) $18,952 (98.0%) $19,335
2021 $686 (3.5%) $19,016 (96.5%) $19,702
2022 $1,230 (5.7%) $20,497 (94.3%) $21,727

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocono Mountain West High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 499th of 693 High schoolsRanks 407th of 674 High schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pocono Mountain West High School)56.737.1
 19.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pocono Mountain West High School)52.739.9
 12.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pocono Mountain West High School)52.857.6
 4.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16161512
 6.4%
African American535495
 7.5%
American Indian28
 300%
Asian3135
 12.9%
Hispanic501469
 6.4%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White522473
 9.4%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%62.8%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,512 students attended Pocono Mountain West High School.

Pocono Mountain West High School ranks 407th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Pocono Mountain West High School are 33% African American, 31% White, 31% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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