For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 7,588 students in Monroe County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, PA are Evergreen Community Charter School, Stroudsburg High School and Pleasant Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Monroe County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pocono Mountain West High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Stroudsburg High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-1991
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-1991
Gr: 10-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1671 Route 209
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Stroudsburg Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 Chipperfield Drive
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-4848
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-4848
Gr: 8-9 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Pocono Mountain East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 Pocono Mountain School Roa
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Monroe Career And Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
194 Laurel Lake Road
Bartonsville, PA 18321
(570) 629-2001
Bartonsville, PA 18321
(570) 629-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
East Stroudsburg Shs South
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
279 N Courtland St
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 424-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Pocono Mountain West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Monroe County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Route 390
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 839-7121
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Route 115
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
(570) 402-1000
Gr: K-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2000 N 5th St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-7277
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-7277
Gr: K-2 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
5800 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
194 Main St
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-1 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
161 Tumbleweed Dr
Tannersville, PA 18372
(570) 839-7121
Tannersville, PA 18372
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Pocono Mountain Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
16 Carriage Square
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5108
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5108
Gr: K-12
Pocono School Of Excellence Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Route 196
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5785
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 894-5785
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 73%
630 Interchange Road
Kresgeville, PA 18333
(570) 402-1000
Kresgeville, PA 18333
(570) 402-1000
Gr: K-3 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
528 Thomas St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-3160
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-3160
Gr: K-2 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, PA include Evergreen Community Charter School, Stroudsburg High School and Pleasant Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Pocono Mountain West High School vs. Pocono Mountain East High School, Pocono Mountain East High School vs. Pocono Mountain West High School, Stroudsburg Junior High School vs. Stroudsburg High School
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