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Pocono Mountain SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
9
Schools
8,012
Students
$27,397
Per-Pupil Spend
+91% nat'l
60.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pocono Mountain SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 8,012 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,397 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clear Run El CtrKG–02717
Clear Run Intrmd Sch03–06922
Swiftwater El CtrKG–03959
Tobyhanna El CtrKG–06601
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pocono Mountain East JHS07–08573
Pocono Mountain West JHS07–08713
Swiftwater Interm Sch04–06726
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pocono Mountain East HS09–121,289
Pocono Mountain West HS09–121,512
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,397+91% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
63%
State
29.4%
Local (property tax)
62.9%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
8,012
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,397 per pupil — 91% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pocono Mountain SD?
Pocono Mountain SD has 9 public schools, serving a total of 8,012 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pocono Mountain SD?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pocono Mountain SD spend per student?
Pocono Mountain SD spends $27,397 per pupil — 91% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pocono Mountain SD?
60% of students in Pocono Mountain SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pocono Mountain SD?
No, Pocono Mountain SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pocono Mountain SD serve?
Pocono Mountain SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pocono Mountain SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pocono Mountain SD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.