Is Pocono Mountain West High School a good school?

Pocono Mountain West High School ranks 466 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pocono Mountain West High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,486 students attended Pocono Mountain West High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pocono Mountain West High School?

Students at Pocono Mountain West High School are 32% Hispanic, 31% White, 31% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Pocono Mountain West High School

Summary:

Pocono Mountain West High School is a public high school located in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, serving 1,512 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pocono Mountain School District, which is ranked 343 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's four-year graduation rate is generally on par with nearby schools, Pocono Mountain West High School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on Keystone Exams, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 35.4% in Algebra I, 37.6% in Biology, and 56.7% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. In contrast, the nearby Pocono Mountain East High School and North Pocono High School have significantly higher proficiency rates, outperforming Pocono Mountain West High School and the state averages.

The data suggests a correlation between the school's higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (62.76% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and its lower academic performance, highlighting the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Additionally, the school's more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, is a positive aspect, but the data also shows that these student subgroups are performing better than the school's overall performance, suggesting the need to further support and address the needs of all student populations. Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West High School, the school's academic performance lags behind the nearby schools, raising questions about the efficient allocation and utilization of resources.

Detail:

Public 9-12

181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346-0549

(570) 839-7121

District: Pocono Mountain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
466^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,727

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 1,486

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.3%

White:

31.4%

African American:

31.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocono Mountain West High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pocono Mountain West High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pocono Mountain West High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.3%), White (31.4%), African American (31%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocono Mountain West High School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Pocono Mountain West High School employs 110.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocono Mountain West High School is $21,727.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pocono Mountain West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain West High School 466^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pocono Mountain West High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pocono Mountain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocono Mountain School District 343^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2003	13.56	514^th	583	11.8%
2004	13.10	526^th	590	10.8%
2005	33.82	470^th	593	20.7%
2006	41.92	431^st	604	28.6%
2007	41.43	454^th	615	26.2%
2008	43.26	427^th	621	31.2%
2009	43.29	447^th	632	29.3%
2010	44.63	437^th	649	32.7%
2011	47.62	430^th	660	34.8%
2012	31.85	522^nd	664	21.4%
2013	33.49	464^th	591	21.5%
2014	35.93	432^nd	580	25.5%
2015	47.59	443^rd	680	34.9%
2016	29.02	526^th	677	22.3%
2017	37.09	486^th	663	26.7%
2018	26.97	525^th	673	22.0%
2019	36.79	499^th	693	28.0%
2021	47.76	353^rd	537	34.3%
2022	15.56	547^th	634	13.7%
2023	46.64	407^th	674	39.6%
2024	39.48	466^th	686	32.1%

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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	242^nd	652	62.9%
2024	52.12	326^th	664	50.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.75	428^th	665	35.6%

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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	286^th	502	43.0%
2024	37.28	289^th	513	43.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Pocono Mountain West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.52	461^st	662	30.4%

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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	49^th	260	81.2%
2024	70.66	68^th	284	76.1%

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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	89^th	252	64.7%
2024	63.04	85^th	274	69.0%

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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	402^nd	577	30.3%
2024	27.86	467^th	595	21.5%

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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

Review counts

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by a student
Monday, October 5, 2020

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	Total
2002	1157	424	33	357	7	n/a	n/a	1978
2003	1157	424	33	357	7	n/a	n/a	1978
2004	1141	504	31	366	7	n/a	n/a	2049
2005	1161	609	35	389	7	n/a	n/a	2201
2006	1114	656	38	433	5	n/a	n/a	2246
2007	787	512	29	341	4	n/a	n/a	1673
2008	733	501	34	366	2	n/a	n/a	1636
2009	709	504	26	344	2	n/a	n/a	1585
2010	646	484	25	352	2	n/a	n/a	1509
2011	644	516	22	370	6	0	0	1558
2012	553	510	30	401	3	2	0	1499
2013	730	608	47	523	5	2	0	1915
2014	696	661	50	501	6	1	0	1915
2015	641	651	43	478	6	2	0	1821
2016	600	605	43	471	9	1	2	1731
2017	563	578	38	486	7	0	6	1678
2018	562	566	31	505	4	1	13	1682
2019	522	535	31	501	2	3	22	1616
2020	517	566	27	504	7	4	16	1641
2021	528	555	33	479	4	5	20	1624
2022	508	512	35	481	7	5	17	1565
2023	473	495	35	469	8	4	28	1512
2024	467	461	37	480	5	4	32	1486

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
2024	1486	110.2	13.4	99.8

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
2024	1486	110.2	13.4	99.8

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 499^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 407^th 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)	56.7	37.1	19.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pocono Mountain West High School)	52.7	39.9	12.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pocono Mountain West High School)	52.8	57.6	4.8%
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	1616	1512	6.4%
African American	535	495	7.5%
American Indian	2	8	300%
Asian	31	35	12.9%
Hispanic	501	469	6.4%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	522	473	9.4%
Two or More Races	22	28	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	62.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Pocono Mountain West High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 6th Grade	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
Pocono Mountain West High School	Public	9-12	181 Panther Lane	Pocono Summit	18346	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	1,486	110	13.4	99.8%	467 (31.4%)	461 (31.0%)	480 (32.3%)	37 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	32 (2.2%)	39.5	466^th of 686 public high schools	32.1%		46.6	407^th of 674 public high schools	39.6%	59	35.4	37.6	56.7										$21,727	$1,230	$20,497
Pocono Mountain East High School	Public	9-12	231 Pocono Mountain School Roa	Swiftwater	18370	Monroe County	Pocono Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 839-7121	1,256	96	13.0	99.8%	660 (52.5%)	220 (17.5%)	324 (25.8%)	32 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.4%)	75.7	154^th of 686 public high schools	77.6%		57.6	317^th of 674 public high schools	53.0%	163	60.6	57.1	72.6										$22,995	$1,302	$21,693
Evergreen Community Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	905 East Grace Ave.	Cresco	18326	Monroe County	Evergreen Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(570) 595-6355	103	12	8.2		73 (70.9%)	7 (6.8%)	19 (18.4%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.6	347^th of 686 public high schools	49.4%		32.1	496^th of 674 public high schools	26.4%	149	26.6	60.0	66.7	35.7	14.2	26.4	64.3	64.3	72.7	76.9	64.3	71.1	$16,040	$155	$15,885
Monroe Career and Technical Institute	Public	9-12	194 Laurel Lake Road	Bartonsville	18321	Monroe County	Monroe Career and Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(570) 629-2001	77	32	2.4	96.1%	46 (59.7%)	9 (11.7%)	18 (23.4%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	1671 Route 209	Brodheadsville	18322	Monroe County	Pleasant Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 402-1000	1,352	76	17.6		938 (69.4%)	101 (7.5%)	233 (17.2%)	16 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.6%)	59.2	305^th of 686 public high schools	55.5%		64	261^st of 674 public high schools	61.3%	44	37.7	51.7	70.6										$18,383	$23	$18,360
Stroudsburg High School	Public	10-12	1100 W Main St	Stroudsburg	18360	Monroe County	Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 421-1991	1,245	77	16.2	45.8%	569 (45.7%)	266 (21.4%)	328 (26.3%)	43 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.8%)	76.3	150^th of 686 public high schools	78.1%		67.9	227^th of 674 public high schools	66.3%	77	53.9	61.2	74.9										$20,122	$346	$19,776
East Stroudsburg Senior High School South	Public	9-12	279 N Courtland St	East Stroudsburg	18301	Monroe County	East Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 424-8471	1,320	94	14.1	52.0%	550 (41.7%)	320 (24.2%)	257 (19.5%)	23 (1.7%)	43 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	125 (9.5%)	48.1	399^th of 686 public high schools	41.8%		43.4	434^th of 674 public high schools	35.6%	35	35.2	45.1	62.8										$23,296	$595	$22,702
North Pocono High School	Public	9-12	97 Bochicchio Blvd	Covington Township	18444	Lackawanna County	North Pocono School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 842-7606	885	61	14.4	38.0%	786 (88.8%)	15 (1.7%)	39 (4.4%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (4.0%)	71.5	194^th of 686 public high schools	71.7%		68	224^th of 674 public high schools	66.8%	30	50.3	68.0	65.2										$21,490	$444	$21,046
Pen Argyl Area High School	Public	9-12	501 W Laurel Ave	Pen Argyl	18072	Northampton County	Pen Argyl Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 863-1293	466	38	12.4	49.6%	387 (83.0%)	11 (2.4%)	37 (7.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	53	363^rd of 686 public high schools	47.1%		70.3	201^st of 674 public high schools	70.2%	162	39.6	49.2	61.9										$21,338	$1,141	$20,198

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