Excellent
#295 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Downingtown HS West Campus
High School · Downingtown Area Sd · Downingtown, PA
A Downingtown Area Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
445 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
- Math 63% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Downingtown HS West Campus score 72% 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 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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
18.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downingtown HS West 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downingtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,839
Median home value
$464,400
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Bishop Shanahan High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Chester County Tech College HS - Brandywine CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Collegium CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 2,610 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downingtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 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 West Campus is listed in Downingtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown HS West Campus is a public high school in Downingtown, PA, part of Downingtown Area Sd, serving approximately 1,808 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downingtown HS West Campus
What grades does Downingtown HS West Campus serve?
Downingtown HS West Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Downingtown HS West Campus?
Downingtown HS West Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown HS West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown HS West Campus is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downingtown HS West Campus rank in PA?
Downingtown HS West Campus ranks #295 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Downingtown HS West Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Downingtown HS West Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 West Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downingtown HS West Campus has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Downingtown HS West Campus a charter school?
No, Downingtown HS West Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downingtown HS West Campus a Title I school?
No, Downingtown HS West Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downingtown HS West Campus?
18.8% of students at Downingtown HS West 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
- 1,808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (610) 269-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19335)
- 52,524
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 19335; 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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