At Pocono Mountain West High School, we believe:
- All students have the ability to learn and succeed
- Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect
- Students learn at different rates using a variety of learning styles
- Authentic learning is a lifelong process acquired through study, problem-solving and experience
- All students have talents and strengths that must be developed
- All students should be academically and socially accountable
- All individuals can experience lifelong personal growth
- Students learn best when the school, home, and community are involved and serve as positive role models
The school has 1725 students in grades 9 through 12. West High School boasts a very diverse student population, of which 36% are African-American, 35% are Caucasian, 26% are Latino/Hispanic, 2% are Asian and less than 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, 69% of the students are economically disadvantaged.
