East Stroudsburg SHS South

279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

www.esasd.net/ehs

1,359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Stroudsburg Area Senior High School South, located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as one of the primary secondary institutions within the East Stroudsburg Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Through a diverse range of programs, the school strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a competitive global landscape.

Beyond its academic offerings, East Stroudsburg South emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are ready to make positive contributions to their community upon graduation.

1,359

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Stroudsburg SHS South
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	256
Black	316
Asian	22
Two or More	141
American Indian	72
Pacific Islander	2

White
550 (40.5%)
Black
316 (23.3%)
Hispanic
256 (18.8%)
Two or More
141 (10.4%)
American Indian
72 (5.3%)
Asian
22 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Stroudsburg Area SD
Phone:	(570)424-8471
Website:	http://www.esasd.net/ehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 315

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 358