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#599 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 21% in state

North Pocono HS

High School · North Pocono Sd · Covington Twp, PA

A North Pocono Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp, PA 18444

  • Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation19%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$19,418
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at North Pocono HS score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
72%
2021*
Math
72%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Pocono HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,919

Median home value

$249,400

Median rent

$1,015/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

North Pocono Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$19,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Pocono HS is listed in North Pocono SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Pocono HS

North Pocono HS is a public high school in Covington Twp, PA, part of North Pocono Sd, serving approximately 885 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Pocono HS

What grades does North Pocono HS serve?

North Pocono HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Pocono HS?

North Pocono HS has an enrollment of approximately 885 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pocono HS?

The student-teacher ratio at North Pocono HS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Pocono HS rank in PA?

North Pocono HS ranks #599 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is North Pocono HS's MySchoolScout rating?

North Pocono HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Pocono HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Pocono HS has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Pocono HS a charter school?

No, North Pocono HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Pocono HS a Title I school?

No, North Pocono HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pocono HS?

38.0% of students at North Pocono HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
885
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lackawanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 18444)
13,681
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
46.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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