NORTH POCONO HIGH SCHOOL
North Pocono HS is a public high school that is part of the North Pocono SD school district, located in Covington Twp, PA with about 938 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, North Pocono HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Pocono High School, located in Covington Township, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the North Pocono School District. Situated in a sprawling, modern facility, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community, with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive PIAA athletic programs, diverse student clubs, and an active arts department, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience for its students.
Academically, North Pocono High School focuses on a rigorous standards-based approach, offering a range of college-preparatory courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities and vocational-technical paths through partnerships with local centers. The administration and faculty emphasize a supportive environment aimed at student growth, utilizing technology integration and individualized instruction to meet the needs of their diverse student body. As a focal point of the Covington Township area, the school maintains strong ties with the surrounding community, regularly hosting events that celebrate student achievement and local engagement.
For more information, contact North Pocono HS at (570) 842-7606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington Twp, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
NORTH POCONO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Covington Twp, PA with about 938 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Pocono SD
- Total Students:
- 938
- Teachers:
- 62.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 938 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH POCONO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.