POCONO MOUNTAIN EAST JHS

Pocono Mountain East JHS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pocono Mountain SD school district, located in Swiftwater, PA with about 668 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Pocono Mountain East JHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Pocono Mountain East Junior High School, located in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Pocono Mountain School District. Catering to students in the middle-level grades, the school focuses on providing a balanced academic curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility is situated in the scenic Pocono region, acting as a central hub for the surrounding community’s adolescent population.

Beyond its core academic offerings—which typically include core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—Pocono Mountain East Junior High emphasizes student development through a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional maturity. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting participation in athletics and clubs, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter as they transition into their secondary education years.

For more information, contact Pocono Mountain East JHS at (570) 839-7121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.