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Pocono Mountain West High School

Pocono Mountain SD · Monroe County · 181 Panther Lane, Pocono Summit, PA 18346.0

(570)839-7121

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4/10
#384
Rank 384 out of 625
Top 61%
English Language Arts5/10 · #355 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #354 · 44th percentile
Science4/10 · #408 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pocono Mountain West High School serves a sprawling, rural stretch of Monroe County where the Pocono Mountains shape everyday life — think ski resorts, lake communities, and a mix of longtime locals and families who've relocated from the Philadelphia and New York metro areas. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with English and Math scores holding steadier than Science, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a traditional comprehensive high school experience without the intensity of more suburban academic environments. If you're drawn to an outdoor-focused lifestyle and a tight-knit mountain community feel, this is the kind of school that reflects that way of living.

Student Demographics

347 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
116 (33%)
Hispanic
113 (33%)
African American
101 (29%)
Asian
9 (3%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged202 (58%)
Students with Disabilities90 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,505
Enrollment
130.4
Teachers (FTE)
11.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
7.3%
AP Participation
of students
110
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #448 · 33rd percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found