Pocono Mountain West High School

Pocono Mountain West High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
181 Panther Ln,  Pocono Summit, PA
Pocono Mountain School District
3.6
3.1
1,486 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
110
Full Time Teachers
110
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
52.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Black
32.7%
White
31.3%
Hispanic
31%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#21 Most Diverse Public HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 268 Students
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 252 Students
Penn State 244 Students
Northampton Community College 199 Students
University of Pittsburgh 155 Students
University of Scranton 154 Students
Wilkes University 145 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 142 Students
Drexel University 130 Students
University of Pennsylvania 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 140 Students
Business 125 Students
Psychology 110 Students
Biology 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Small Business Management 37 Students
Accounting 33 Students
Chemistry 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 337 Reviews
2.0
9/18/2024
It sucked , I was there freshman year , I've been in pmsd my whole life , the kids act like they're better than everyone else
3.0 Junior
6/17/2024
The worst part is the school is super boring. They try to make it fun by hosting events such as carnivals, school spirit but truthfully isn't just too bland compared to all schools in US. The students are also only motivated to get out of the school and not enjoy their years while they are in school, making everyone around feel the same. The best part I guess would be having people who share similar interests or the variety of clubs and sports to consider joining.
2.0 Senior
11/29/2023
I would like the school to get rid of the dress code that they have and to stop stalking kids when they be in the hallways with their ipads
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/28/2025
Awesome school, many extra curricular activities, excellent honors program! Zero tolerance with bullying, and excellent sprawling campuses (elementary,middle school and high school) very diverse, 10 x better than effort, pmeast, and north Pocono schools tbh!
1.0 other
8/8/2019
Absolutely horrible. Would not even send a bratty teenager here because of how dangerous it is don’t even get me started about the “special kids” in junior high and I’m not talking about the special ed kids
5.0 parent
3/24/2015
Compared to a school in NYC... fuggeditaboutit. PMWHS is fantastic. Their programs are outstanding. They have a great music department. I'm going to assume a teacher will expect no more than what a parent would expect from their children. They are teachers not parents. Very good mentors who provide...
1.0 parent
9/12/2014
Although the principal is doing his best, there is a serious problem with a lack of discipline among the students. This situation may be the reason why the teaching staff operate with such a low level of expectation from the students.

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Pocono Mountain West High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pocono Summit, PA, in the Tobyhanna neighborhood, and is served by the Pocono Mountain School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,486 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pocono Mountain West High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Triumphant & Excellence Academy #2 (Tea Institute), Tobyhanna Christian Academy, Evergreen Community Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Pocono Summit has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pocono Mountain West High School.

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