East Stroudsburg High School North

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East Stroudsburg Area School District
Map of Monroe County Pennsylvania School Districts.png
Address
Map
279 Timberwolf Drive

Dingmans Ferry
,
Pike County
,
Pennsylvania

United States
Coordinates41°10′36″N 75°01′08″W / 41.17674°N 75.01898°W / 41.17674; -75.01898Coordinates: 41°10′36″N 75°01′08″W / 41.17674°N 75.01898°W / 41.17674; -75.01898
Information
TypePublic high school
Established2000; 24 years ago (2000)
NCES School ID420867000518[1]
PrincipalBenjamin Brenneman
Staff75.5 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Enrollment964 (2021–22)[2]
Student to teacher ratio12.77[2]
Color(s)Blue, Silver, Black    
Athletics conferenceEastern Pennsylvania Conference
Mascot"Timba" The Timberwolf
RivalEast Stroudsburg High School South[3]
Websitehttp://www.esasd.net/Domain/16

East Stroudsburg Senior High School North is a midsized, public high school located in Dingmans Ferry in Pike County, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools operated by the East Stroudsburg Area School District.

As of the 2020-21 school year, the school had an enrollment of 964 students, according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

Athletics

See also: Eastern Pennsylvania Conference

East Stroudsburg North competes athletically in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) in the District XI division of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, one of the premier high school athletic divisions in the nation. East Stroudsburg North fields teams in the following sports:

Varsity

According to PIAA directory July 2013 [4]

Departments and Programs

Music

Since the year 2000, the East Stroudsburg High School North has had a concert choir (open to all students); a select choir; courses in music fundamentals and composition, piano class; and have participated in adjudications and select programs at the regional and state levels. There is also the concert band, jazz band, color guard, and other instrumental ensembles which are open to students by audition. Throughout the school year, the vocal music and instrumental music programs host several concerts open to the community. The music classrooms are located on the first floor of the building.

Science

The Science Department offers courses in general science and biology for all 9th and 10th graders (respectively) at the applied, college prep, and honors levels. After completing Biology I, students can enroll in courses in environmental science, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, or physics. Advanced Placement (AP) courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are available for those students who qualify. Prior to 2005, a second-semester chemistry course and a course in human sexuality were offered in the Science Department. For several years, a forensics course as well as an earth science course, "General Science II," were offered.

The science labs are housed on the middle wing, on both the first and second floors.

Social Studies

When the school first opened, all students were required to complete three years of social studies courses. These included World Cultures I, World Cultures/US History II, and US History III. These courses were offered at the honors, academic (later College Prep) and applied levels. Additionally, students could enroll in various elective courses offered through the Social Studies Department, including Current World Issues, Psychology, and Sociology. An Advanced Placement (AP) level course in US History was also offered for those students who qualified.

Beginning with the class of 2008, students are now required to complete four years of social studies courses. The new course sequence included World Studies I (grade 9), World Studies II (grade 10), American Studies I (grade 11), and American Studies II (grade 12).

As of 2022, ninth grade students are required to complete a course in World Civilizations. Tenth grade students are required to take a course in Civics. Eleventh grade students are required to take American History, and twelfth grade students are required to take a course in Global Citizenship. Courses are offered at the honors, College Prep, and Applied levels. Additionally, Advanced Placement (AP) courses in US Government (grade 10), US History I (grade 11), and US History II (grade 12) are also offered for those students who qualify. As electives, students can enroll in “Multicultural Perspectives on US History,” Psychology, Sociology, Current World Issues, and US Government and Politics.

The Social Studies Department is housed on the first floor of the building.

Technology Education

Students at East Stroudsburg High School North can choose between courses in Architectural Drawing, Graphic Technology, Electronics, Wood Technology, TV & Video Production, Energy/Power, and Multimedia. The Technology Education Department is housed on the first floor of the building.

Musical

East Stroudsburg North stages an annual musical the first week of April.

  • 2001: Godspell
  • 2002: Footloose
  • 2003: Chicago
  • 2004: The Wizard of Oz
  • 2005: Seussical the Musical
  • 2006: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat
  • 2007: The Sound of Music
  • 2008: The Music Man
  • 2010: Grease
  • 2012: Once on this Island
  • 2013: Ragtime
  • 2014: Aida
  • 2015: Godspell
  • 2016: Hairspray
  • 2017: In the Heights
  • 2018: Seussical
  • 2019: The Wiz

History

Principals

Principal Tenure
Richard Carty 2000-2005
Patricia Mulroy 2005-2007
Stuart Tripler Spring 2007 (Acting Principal)
Steven Zall 2007-2017
Benjamin Brenneman 2017-Present

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Search for Public Schools - East Stroudsburg High School North (420867000518)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "East Stroudsburg SHS North". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Hard to believe, but it's rivalry week", The Morning Call, October 26, 2021
  4. ^ "PIAA School Directory". Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association. 2013.

External links

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