East Stroudsburg Area

East Stroudsburg Area School District (ESASD) is a large, diverse public school system located in Monroe and Pike counties, Pennsylvania, serving communities in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Here's a detailed profile:

🏫 General Overview

• Headquarters: 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
• Coverage Area: ~190 square miles
• Municipalities Served:
  • Monroe County: East Stroudsburg, Smithfield Township, Middle Smithfield Township, Price Township
  • Pike County: Lehman Township, Porter Township
  • Lake Communities: Saw Creek, Pocono Ranch Lands, Hemlock Farms, Pine Ridge, Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
• Statistical Region: New York–Newark–Jersey City Metro Area

📚 Schools & Enrollment

• Total Schools (2025–26): 10
  • 8 Elementary Schools
  • 2 Middle Schools
  • 2 High Schools
• Total Students: ~6,330
• Teachers: ~515
• Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1

👩‍🏫 Demographics & Diversity

• Minority Enrollment: 61% (majority Black and Hispanic)
• Majority Race: White (43.3%)
• Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility: ~48.4%
• Diversity Score: 0.76 (Top 1% in PA)

📊 Academic Performance

• Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in PA)
• Proficiency Scores:
  • Math: 26% (vs. PA average of 38%)
  • Reading: 46% (vs. PA average of 55%)
  • Science: 48% (vs. PA average of 57%)
• District Rank: Bottom 50% statewide (486th of 685 districts)

🧭 Civic & Cultural Notes

• ESASD is one of the largest and most diverse districts in Pennsylvania, with a wide geographic footprint spanning rural, suburban, and resort-style communities.
• The district emphasizes inclusive education, community engagement, and strategic planning, with ongoing infrastructure upgrades and public bidding processes for facilities and services.