Is Downingtown High School West Campus a good school?

Downingtown High School West Campus ranks 102 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Downingtown High School West Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,798 students attended Downingtown High School West Campus.

What is the racial makeup of Downingtown High School West Campus?

Students at Downingtown High School West Campus are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Downingtown High School West Campus?

Downingtown High School West Campus is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Beaver Creek Elementary School Elementary : Bradford Heights Elementary School Elementary : Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School Elementary : Springton Manor Elementary School Elementary : West Bradford Elementary School Middle : Downingtown Middle School Middle : Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Downingtown High School West Campus

Public 9-12

445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335-2544

(610) 269-4400

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,030

Feeder schools for Downingtown High School West Campus:

Elementary:	Beaver Creek Elementary School
	Bradford Heights Elementary School
	Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School
	Springton Manor Elementary School
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	West Bradford Elementary School
Middle:	Downingtown Middle School
	Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,798

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Asian:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Downingtown High School West Campus ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.4. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Downingtown High School West Campus freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Downingtown High School West Campus has the largest high school student body size in the Downingtown Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Downingtown High School West Campus is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Downingtown High School West Campus employs 135.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Downingtown High School West Campus is $17,030, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Downingtown High School West Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown High School West Campus 102^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Downingtown High School West Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 34^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Downingtown High School West Campus

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Rank History for all students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	82.54	87^th	583	85.1%
2004	70.72	174^th	590	70.5%
2005	69.54	180^th	593	69.6%
2006	81.17	74^th	604	87.7%
2007	78.13	98^th	615	84.1%
2008	82.68	57^th	621	90.8%
2009	84.50	54^th	632	91.5%
2010	83.85	49^th	649	92.4%
2011	87.69	29^th	660	95.6%
2012	84.99	44^th	664	93.4%
2013	83.05	66^th	591	88.8%
2014	80.88	73^rd	580	87.4%
2015	75.56	155^th	680	77.2%
2016	84.55	51^st	677	92.5%
2017	84.38	54^th	663	91.9%
2018	82.22	82^nd	673	87.8%
2019	87.03	45^th	693	93.5%
2021	78.73	100^th	537	81.4%
2022	87.94	38^th	634	94.0%
2023	81.40	102^nd	674	84.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.32	150^th	652	77.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.25	97^th	502	80.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.99	45^th	112	59.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.98	120^th	260	53.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.13	55^th	252	78.2%

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Rank History for White students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.44	110^th	577	80.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Review counts

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67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Saturday, December 1, 2018

Discipline is loose. Instruction not a priority. Pulled my kid out of this place for more structured environment. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, May 16, 2009

They have been so helpful with wonderful teachers, and we are a pretty close group even with over 1000 kids. I have learning disabilities and the special ed department is amazing. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Downingtown High School West Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1757	74	27	9	1	n/a	n/a	1868
1989	1712	56	32	0	1	n/a	n/a	1801
1990	1617	48	19	13	7	n/a	n/a	1704
1991	1627	46	37	8	0	n/a	n/a	1718
1992	1648	44	38	10	0	n/a	n/a	1740
1993	1728	45	40	5	0	n/a	n/a	1818
1994	1731	56	26	11	0	n/a	n/a	1824
1995	1619	65	29	11	2	n/a	n/a	1726
1996	1619	65	29	11	2	n/a	n/a	1726
1997	1718	66	35	11	3	n/a	n/a	1833
1998	1788	56	33	15	3	n/a	n/a	1895
1999	1884	54	32	18	2	n/a	n/a	1990
2000	1848	68	37	15	1	n/a	n/a	1969
2001	1817	70	37	14	15	n/a	n/a	1953
2002	1988	79	35	22	14	n/a	n/a	2138
2003	1988	79	35	22	14	n/a	n/a	2138
2004	1530	73	17	17	0	n/a	n/a	1637
2005	1621	84	26	25	0	n/a	n/a	1756
2006	1689	87	36	26	0	n/a	n/a	1838
2007	1658	87	36	32	0	n/a	n/a	1813
2008	1653	82	41	32	0	n/a	n/a	1808
2009	1556	78	45	29	0	n/a	n/a	1708
2010	1493	87	52	29	0	n/a	n/a	1661
2011	1530	95	59	39	0	0	0	1723
2012	1336	83	55	35	0	0	3	1512
2013	1309	86	58	40	0	0	7	1500
2014	1272	82	53	50	0	0	10	1467
2015	1219	64	48	62	0	0	15	1408
2016	1256	75	48	64	0	0	17	1460
2017	1269	77	55	62	0	1	18	1482
2018	1347	73	55	64	0	1	23	1563
2019	1395	81	65	71	0	2	32	1646
2020	1431	77	89	94	0	2	43	1736
2021	1496	69	92	106	1	3	46	1813
2022	1466	68	87	111	1	3	61	1797
2023	1456	64	93	128	0	2	55	1798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Downingtown High School West Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1868	102.0	18.3	n/a
1989	1801	100.0	18.0	n/a
1990	1704	102.0	16.7	0
1991	1718	109.0	15.7	n/a
1992	1740	110.0	15.8	n/a
1993	1818	109.7	16.6	n/a
1994	1824	110.8	16.5	n/a
1995	1726	116.0	14.9	n/a
1996	1726	116.0	14.9	n/a
1997	1833	117.8	15.6	n/a
1998	1895	120.3	15.8	n/a
1999	1990	126.6	15.7	n/a
2000	1969	130.7	15.1	0.8
2001	1953	130.7	14.9	0
2002	2138	133.6	16.0	0
2003	2138	133.6	16.0	0
2004	1637	106.2	15.4	0
2005	1756	115.9	15.2	0
2006	1838	118.7	15.5	2.9
2007	1813	122.2	14.8	3.8
2008	1808	127.3	14.2	3.5
2009	1708	121.0	14.1	4
2010	1661	119.0	13.9	4.3
2011	1723	119.5	14.4	5.9
2012	1512	104.3	14.4	6.5
2013	1500	101.2	14.8	8.9
2014	1467	99.0	14.8	10.2
2015	1408	103.0	13.6	12.4
2016	1460	106.0	13.7	14.2
2017	1482	104.5	14.1	n/a
2018	1563	109.1	14.3	n/a
2019	1646	116.0	14.1	11.2
2020	1736	123.5	14.0	n/a
2021	1813	126.9	14.2	14
2022	1797	128.5	13.9	13.9
2023	1798	135.8	13.2	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Downingtown High School West Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1868	102.0	18.3	n/a
1989	1801	100.0	18.0	n/a
1990	1704	102.0	16.7	0
1991	1718	109.0	15.7	n/a
1992	1740	110.0	15.8	n/a
1993	1818	109.7	16.6	n/a
1994	1824	110.8	16.5	n/a
1995	1726	116.0	14.9	n/a
1996	1726	116.0	14.9	n/a
1997	1833	117.8	15.6	n/a
1998	1895	120.3	15.8	n/a
1999	1990	126.6	15.7	n/a
2000	1969	130.7	15.1	0.8
2001	1953	130.7	14.9	0
2002	2138	133.6	16.0	0
2003	2138	133.6	16.0	0
2004	1637	106.2	15.4	0
2005	1756	115.9	15.2	0
2006	1838	118.7	15.5	2.9
2007	1813	122.2	14.8	3.8
2008	1808	127.3	14.2	3.5
2009	1708	121.0	14.1	4
2010	1661	119.0	13.9	4.3
2011	1723	119.5	14.4	5.9
2012	1512	104.3	14.4	6.5
2013	1500	101.2	14.8	8.9
2014	1467	99.0	14.8	10.2
2015	1408	103.0	13.6	12.4
2016	1460	106.0	13.7	14.2
2017	1482	104.5	14.1	n/a
2018	1563	109.1	14.3	n/a
2019	1646	116.0	14.1	11.2
2020	1736	123.5	14.0	n/a
2021	1813	126.9	14.2	14
2022	1797	128.5	13.9	13.9
2023	1798	135.8	13.2	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Downingtown High School West Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$68 (0.4%)	$15,181 (99.5%)	$15,250
2020	$129 (0.9%)	$15,021 (99.1%)	$15,150
2021	$145 (0.9%)	$15,698 (99.1%)	$15,844
2022	$214 (1.3%)	$16,816 (98.7%)	$17,030

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Downingtown High School West Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 102^nd of 674 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Downingtown High School West Campus)	84.5	59.6	24.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Downingtown High School West Campus)	87	59.8	27.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Downingtown High School West Campus)	90.3	78.3	12%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1646	1798	9.2%
African American	81	64	21%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	65	93	43.1%
Hispanic	71	128	80.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	1395	1456	4.4%
Two or More Races	32	55	71.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.2%	15.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Downingtown High School West Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Downingtown High School West Campus	Public	9-12	445 Manor Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 269-4400	1,798	136	13.2	15.6%	1,456 (81.0%)	64 (3.6%)	128 (7.1%)	93 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	55 (3.1%)	81.4	102^nd of 674 public high schools	84.9%		87.9	38^th of 634 public high schools	94.0%	64	59.6	59.8	78.3											$17,030	$214	$16,816
Downingtown STEM Academy	Public	9-12	335 Manor Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 269-8460	924	66	13.9	5.8%	462 (50.0%)	18 (1.9%)	21 (2.3%)	385 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.0%)	98.8	1^st of 674 public high schools	99.9%		96.4	2^nd of 634 public high schools	99.7%	1	100.0	99.6	100.0											$17,679	$214	$17,465
Chester County Technical College High School-Brandywi	Public	9-12	443 Boot Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 593-5100	93	32	2.8		79 (84.9%)	1 (1.1%)	12 (12.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Downingtown High School East Campus	Public	9-12	50 Devon Drive	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 363-6400	1,702	128	13.2	15.2%	1,155 (67.9%)	52 (3.1%)	131 (7.7%)	281 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (4.8%)	82.9	92^nd of 674 public high schools	86.4%		90.2	22^nd of 634 public high schools	96.5%	70	57.3	60.6	81.9											$18,259	$214	$18,046
Coatesville Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	1445 East Lincoln Highway	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 383-3730	1,412	81	17.5	79.7%	584 (41.4%)	394 (27.9%)	352 (24.9%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	64 (4.5%)	20.9	551^st of 674 public high schools	18.2%		39.6	453^rd of 634 public high schools	28.5%	98	16.6	26.2	47.0											$16,686	$733	$15,953
Achievement House Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	102 Pickering Way	Exton	19341	Chester County	Achievement House Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(484) 615-6200	958	64	14.9		429 (44.8%)	303 (31.6%)	176 (18.4%)	20 (2.1%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	20 (2.1%)	9.8	602^nd of 674 public high schools	10.7%		12.7	558^th of 634 public high schools	12.0%	44	7.6	13.6	38.2		0.0	6.5	4.4	39.1	39.1		18.2	42.2	34.3	$12,103	$1,993	$10,110
West Chester Henderson High School	Public	9-12	400 Montgomery Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 266-3300	1,429	94	15.1	16.1%	1,060 (74.2%)	64 (4.5%)	142 (9.9%)	128 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	31 (2.2%)	81.6	100^th of 674 public high schools	85.2%		85.5	59^th of 634 public high schools	90.7%	41	55.8	63.0	78.3											$17,800	$313	$17,487
21st Century Cyber Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1245 Wrights Lane	West Chester	19380	Chester County	21st Century Cyber Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(484) 875-5400	1,239	58	21.1		822 (66.3%)	194 (15.7%)	106 (8.6%)	20 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	94 (7.6%)	60.7	288^th of 674 public high schools	57.3%		57	328^th of 634 public high schools	48.3%	40	33.5	49.5	72.0	35.0	21.0	19.2	21.7	70.4	70.4	55.0	43.9	64.9	58.1	$15,782	$00	$15,782
West Chester East High School	Public	9-12	450 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(484) 266-3800	1,251	90	13.9	20.1%	900 (71.9%)	76 (6.1%)	137 (11.0%)	95 (7.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (3.1%)	82.1	97^th of 674 public high schools	85.6%		85.7	58^th of 634 public high schools	90.9%	39	52.2	60.1	84.1											$17,877	$272	$17,605
Great Valley High School	Public	9-12	225 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 889-1900	1,403	106	13.2	18.4%	804 (57.3%)	48 (3.4%)	183 (13.0%)	328 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.8%)	85.7	74^th of 674 public high schools	89.0%		90.8	18^th of 634 public high schools	97.2%	56	45.7	68.3	87.7											$20,037	$14	$20,023

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