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Downingtown STEM Academy

Public Grades 9-12

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 100% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Downingtown STEM Academy is a high-performing public high school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 962 students in grades 9-12. Part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 27th out of 606 districts in the state, Downingtown STEM Academy has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, often placing in the top 1-3 spots over the past decade.

The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' consistently high proficiency rates on Keystone Exams, with over 95% proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In fact, Downingtown STEM Academy's 11th-grade students have achieved 98.8% proficiency in Algebra I, 99.2% in Biology, and 99.6% in Literature, far exceeding the state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 87.5% to 100%, and its dropout rate is exceptionally low, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Downingtown STEM Academy's academic excellence extends beyond its overall performance, as the school has consistently ranked among the top in Pennsylvania for various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, White, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students. This demonstrates the school's commitment to providing an equitable and high-quality education for all students. Interestingly, Downingtown STEM Academy is located in close proximity to other high-performing high schools, such as Downingtown High School East Campus and Downingtown High School West Campus, which are also part of the Downingtown Area School District.

962

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,157

Per pupil spending ?

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335

(610) 269-8460

District: Downingtown Area School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Asian:

45.4%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2014 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (99% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school99%

District avg77%

Pennsylvania avg52%

1^st of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Downingtown Area School District

27^th of 606Downingtown Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.1	1 of 681	99.9%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	3 of 686	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	1 of 674	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	2 of 634	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	1 of 693	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	1 of 673	99.9%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	2 of 663	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	93.5	1 of 677	99.9%	★★★★★
2015	95.4	1 of 680	99.9%	★★★★★
2014	96.5	1 of 580	99.8%	★★★★★
2013	96.9	1 of 591	99.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	3 of 125	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.8	3 of 121	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	2 of 112	98.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	1 of 657	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	98.0	2 of 665	99.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.9	1 of 651	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.9	2 of 664	99.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.4	1 of 660	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.4	2 of 662	99.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.5	1 of 165	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.2	2 of 583	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	99.1	3 of 595	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	99.1	1 of 577	99.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)100th percentile~ school

Female (2025)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)100th percentile~ school

White (2025)100th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature100%+37 vs state

Biology99%+50 vs state

Algebra I99%+55 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Tuesday, November 26, 2019

It's not difficult to rank first in the state when you reject over half (250 of 450) of all student applicants every year, as the academy's website discloses. Ranking magnet schools with traditional schools that must accept every child tips the playing field dramatically. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 1, 2017

Best preparation for college that a child can have. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, September 30, 2016

This school has a wonderful community, challenging curriculum, and a wide range of activities for students like me! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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 STEM Academy	Public	9-12	335 Manor Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-8460	962	67	14.3	5.7%	451 (46.9%)	14 (1.5%)	17 (1.8%)	437 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.4%)	99.1	1^st of 681 public high schools	99.9%		99	3^rd of 686 public high schools	99.6%	2	98.8	99.2	99.6							$19,157	$284	$18,873
Downingtown High School West Campus	Public	9-12	445 Manor Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-4400	1,796	137	13.0	18.9%	1,383 (77.0%)	70 (3.9%)	130 (7.2%)	132 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (4.4%)	86.8	64^th of 681 public high schools	90.6%		86.1	70^th of 686 public high schools	89.8%	6	70.0	73.7	74.4							$19,094	$284	$18,810
Chester County Technical College High School - Brandywine	Public	9-12	443 Boot Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	No	No	No	(484) 593-5100	75	34	2.2	96.0%	65 (86.7%)	4 (5.3%)	5 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Downingtown High School East Campus	Public	9-12	50 Devon Drive	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 363-6400	1,708	130	13.1	20.3%	1,082 (63.3%)	49 (2.9%)	151 (8.8%)	328 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (5.7%)	82.7	94^th of 681 public high schools	86.2%		87.8	56^th of 686 public high schools	91.8%	38	68.2	66.1	72.5							$19,417	$284	$19,133
Coatesville Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	1445 East Lincoln Highway	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 383-3730	1,366	90	15.2	103.4%	540 (39.5%)	367 (26.9%)	353 (25.8%)	17 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (6.5%)	18.1	560^th of 681 public high schools	17.8%		16.5	574^th of 686 public high schools	16.3%	14	17.2	21.2	50.3							$20,812	$733	$20,079
Achievement House Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	102 Pickering Way	Exton	19341	Chester County	Achievement House Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(484) 615-6200	927	67	13.8	74.3%	387 (41.7%)	277 (29.9%)	224 (24.2%)	16 (1.7%)	9 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	8 (0.9%)	5.7	628^th of 681 public high schools	7.8%		5	640^th of 686 public high schools	6.7%	12	6.9	14.5	30.0	8.0	2.8	4.9	36.0	25.7	30.0	$15,811	$1,543	$14,268
West Chester Henderson High School	Public	9-12	400 Montgomery Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-3300	1,444	110	13.1	21.8%	1,026 (71.1%)	67 (4.6%)	185 (12.8%)	117 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.3%)	74.6	165^th of 681 public high schools	75.8%		86.6	67^th of 686 public high schools	90.2%	98	58.7	58.4	71.0							$19,387	$120	$19,267
21st Century Cyber Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1245 Wrights Lane	West Chester	19380	Chester County	21st Century Cyber Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(484) 875-5400	996	55	17.9	5.7%	665 (66.8%)	156 (15.7%)	78 (7.8%)	17 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	76 (7.6%)	49.9	377^th of 681 public high schools	44.6%		58	317^th of 686 public high schools	53.8%	60	31.9	48.4	66.6	16.6	22.6	21.9	43.4	42.4	46.1	$17,789	$310	$17,479
West Chester East High School	Public	9-12	450 Ellis Ln	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-3800	1,216	94	12.9	24.1%	830 (68.3%)	75 (6.2%)	143 (11.8%)	111 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (4.6%)	79.4	121^st of 681 public high schools	82.2%		81	108^th of 686 public high schools	84.3%	13	58.8	58.0	81.5							$20,063	$120	$19,943
Great Valley High School	Public	9-12	225 North Phoenixville Pike	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 889-1900	1,481	92	16.0	21.7%	756 (51.0%)	48 (3.2%)	229 (15.5%)	399 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.2%)	89.1	55^th of 681 public high schools	91.9%		91.3	41^st of 686 public high schools	94.0%	14	66.8	77.3	79.5							$22,927	$318	$22,609

Frequently Asked Questions about Downingtown STEM Academy

What district is Downingtown STEM Academy in?

Downingtown Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Downingtown STEM Academy?

Students at Downingtown STEM Academy are 47% White, 45% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Downingtown STEM Academy a good school?

Yes! Downingtown STEM Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 681 Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Downingtown STEM Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 962 students attended Downingtown STEM Academy.

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