Pocono Mountain West HS

181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346

1,501 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pocono Mountain West High School, located in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, serves as a core secondary educational institution within the Pocono Mountain School District. Catering to students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its expansive campus and commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core coursework with a diverse array of elective options, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pocono Mountain West fosters a vibrant school culture through its active involvement in PIAA athletics, various extracurricular clubs, and performing arts programs. The school serves as a focal point for the local community, promoting school spirit through its "Panther" identity. With a focus on student development, the administration and faculty work to cultivate a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its student body while maintaining the standards of the broader Pocono Mountain school community.

1,501

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocono Mountain West HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	537
Black	429
Asian	29
Two or More	35
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
537 (35.8%)
White
460 (30.6%)
Black
429 (28.6%)
Two or More
35 (2.3%)
Asian
29 (1.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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:	Pocono Mountain SD
Phone:	(570)839-7121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 347

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 383