Excellent
#244 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
Downingtown HS East Campus
High School · Downingtown Area Sd · Exton, PA
A Downingtown Area Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Devon Drive, Exton, PA 19341
- Math 73% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Downingtown HS East Campus score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 75% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downingtown HS East Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,992
Median home value
$486,900
Median rent
$2,045/mo
College educated
64.1%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Pa Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 3,588 | Compare → |
| Achievement House CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,083 | Compare → |
| Collegium CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,610 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Downingtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downingtown HS East Campus is listed in Downingtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downingtown HS East Campus
Downingtown HS East Campus is a public high school in Exton, PA, part of Downingtown Area Sd, serving approximately 1,768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downingtown HS East Campus
What grades does Downingtown HS East Campus serve?
Downingtown HS East Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Downingtown HS East Campus?
Downingtown HS East Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown HS East Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown HS East Campus is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downingtown HS East Campus rank in PA?
Downingtown HS East Campus ranks #244 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Downingtown HS East Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Downingtown HS East Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Downingtown HS East Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downingtown HS East Campus has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Downingtown HS East Campus a charter school?
No, Downingtown HS East Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downingtown HS East Campus a Title I school?
No, Downingtown HS East Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downingtown HS East Campus?
19.6% of students at Downingtown HS East Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (610) 363-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19341)
- 20,660
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19341; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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