Pocono Mountain West High School
School Overview
Pocono Mountain West High School is a public school located in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Pocono Mountain School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,628 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 123 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,628 students are attending Pocono Mountain West High School. By gender, there are 826 and 802 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pocono Mountain West High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 55 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Black | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| White | 29 | 11 | 18 |
| Total | 55 | 24 | 31 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 123 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pocono Mountain West High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 99.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 123 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 123 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 271 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,650 Households |
| Population | 63,550 |
| Male | 31,214 |
| Female | 32,399 |
| Child Population | 20,134 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,719 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $62,224 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pocono Mountain West High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 177 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 403 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pocono Mountain West High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 177 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 134 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 403 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pocono Mountain School District
In Pocono Mountain School District, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.