Is Downingtown High School East Campus a good school?

Yes. Downingtown High School East Campus ranks in the top 8.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Downingtown High School East Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,702 students attended Downingtown High School East Campus.

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

Students at Downingtown High School East Campus are 68% White, 17% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Downingtown High School East Campus?

Downingtown High School East Campus is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Ward Elementary School Elementary : Lionville Elementary School Elementary : Pickering Valley Elementary School Elementary : Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Middle : Lionville Middle School

Downingtown High School East Campus

Summary:

Downingtown High School East Campus is a public high school located in Exton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,702 students. It is part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Downingtown High School East Campus has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking ranging from 8th to 106th out of hundreds of high schools over the past decade. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating excellent overall performance. The school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 65 high schools in Pennsylvania for both female and male students, and in the top 23-80 for Asian, Hispanic, and White students. It also ranks in the top 18 for students with disabilities, demonstrating strong support and outcomes for this population. Downingtown High School East Campus has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 96.7% in recent years, and its dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.1% to 1.6% during the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, Downingtown High School East Campus performs significantly better than the Coatesville Area Senior High School, which ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania high schools and has much lower proficiency rates on Keystone Exams. However, the school's performance is comparable to or slightly lower than the highly-ranked Downingtown STEM Academy and West Chester East High School, which are also part of the top-performing school districts in the state. Downingtown High School East Campus has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.97% to 15.16% in recent years, and it spends between $16,231 and $18,259 per student, which is higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341

(610) 363-6400

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,259

Feeder schools for Downingtown High School East Campus:

Elementary:	East Ward Elementary School
	Lionville Elementary School
	Pickering Valley Elementary School
	Uwchlan Hills Elementary School
Middle:	Lionville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,702

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Asian:

16.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%

See top rated Pennsylvania high schools

Compare Downingtown High School East Campus to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Downingtown High School East Campus ranks better than 91.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Downingtown High School East Campus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Asian (16.5%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Downingtown High School East Campus employs 128.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Downingtown High School East Campus is $18,259, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Downingtown High School East Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown High School East Campus 56^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Downingtown High School East Campus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 25^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Downingtown High School East Campus.

What do you think?

Your rating for Downingtown High School East Campus?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Downingtown High School East Campus

Compare

Rank History for all students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	89.03	39^th	590	93.4%
2005	80.80	87^th	593	85.3%
2006	86.09	32^nd	604	94.7%
2007	87.87	25^th	615	95.9%
2008	85.86	38^th	621	93.9%
2009	87.61	32^nd	632	94.9%
2010	89.80	20^th	649	96.9%
2011	90.69	14^th	660	97.9%
2012	90.65	11^th	664	98.3%
2013	85.52	44^th	591	92.6%
2014	86.02	45^th	580	92.2%
2015	85.18	52^nd	680	92.4%
2016	84.32	53^rd	677	92.2%
2017	87.43	27^th	663	95.9%
2018	90.79	8^th	673	98.8%
2019	88.68	31^st	693	95.5%
2021	78.20	106^th	537	80.3%
2022	90.24	22^nd	634	96.5%
2023	82.87	92^nd	674	86.4%
2024	87.79	56^th	686	91.8%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.35	10^th	129	92.2%
2024	48.99	73^rd	150	51.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.62	113^th	652	82.7%
2024	83.25	82^nd	664	87.7%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.23	65^th	665	90.2%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.73	40^th	502	92.0%
2024	97.18	18^th	513	96.5%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.05	60^th	662	90.9%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.16	38^th	112	66.1%
2024	77.41	23^rd	121	81.0%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Asian Students!

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.83	111^th	260	57.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.41	118^th	252	53.2%
2024	64.65	80^th	274	70.8%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.81	125^th	577	78.3%
2024	84.87	65^th	595	89.1%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for White Students!

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

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Very great full and lucky I went to downingtown. There was always someone willing to help and listen. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, July 13, 2017

Great programs for a well rounded education. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Downingtown High School East Campus

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	1406	54	48	18	1	n/a	n/a	1527
2005	1540	70	58	17	0	n/a	n/a	1685
2006	1620	70	61	16	0	n/a	n/a	1767
2007	1742	76	59	22	0	n/a	n/a	1899
2008	1761	84	70	29	0	n/a	n/a	1944
2009	1743	84	103	38	0	n/a	n/a	1968
2010	1727	77	116	49	0	n/a	n/a	1969
2011	1680	92	141	61	0	0	3	1977
2012	1458	93	132	54	0	0	2	1739
2013	1387	83	111	62	0	1	12	1656
2014	1346	74	116	64	0	0	9	1609
2015	1371	83	142	64	0	0	16	1676
2016	1406	84	143	69	0	0	19	1721
2017	1426	82	169	87	0	0	27	1791
2018	1418	62	181	91	2	1	34	1789
2019	1355	53	213	97	1	1	29	1749
2020	1286	54	235	106	1	2	36	1720
2021	1258	54	248	112	1	2	54	1729
2022	1182	49	285	110	0	1	75	1702
2023	1155	52	281	131	1	1	81	1702

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 East Campus

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1527	101.5	15.0	0
2005	1685	114.1	14.8	0
2006	1767	116.5	15.2	2.3
2007	1899	121.3	15.7	2.7
2008	1944	130.5	14.9	2.7
2009	1968	140.4	14.0	3.7
2010	1969	143.7	13.7	4.1
2011	1977	138.9	14.2	4.9
2012	1739	122.5	14.1	5.1
2013	1656	117.6	14.0	7.7
2014	1609	113.6	14.1	9.5
2015	1676	122.0	13.7	12.1
2016	1721	123.0	13.9	12.7
2017	1791	120.0	14.9	n/a
2018	1789	125.8	14.2	n/a
2019	1749	121.1	14.4	9.7
2020	1720	124.6	13.7	n/a
2021	1729	131.6	13.1	12
2022	1702	131.4	12.9	12.1
2023	1702	128.4	13.2	15.2

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 East Campus

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1527	101.5	15.0	0
2005	1685	114.1	14.8	0
2006	1767	116.5	15.2	2.3
2007	1899	121.3	15.7	2.7
2008	1944	130.5	14.9	2.7
2009	1968	140.4	14.0	3.7
2010	1969	143.7	13.7	4.1
2011	1977	138.9	14.2	4.9
2012	1739	122.5	14.1	5.1
2013	1656	117.6	14.0	7.7
2014	1609	113.6	14.1	9.5
2015	1676	122.0	13.7	12.1
2016	1721	123.0	13.9	12.7
2017	1791	120.0	14.9	n/a
2018	1789	125.8	14.2	n/a
2019	1749	121.1	14.4	9.7
2020	1720	124.6	13.7	n/a
2021	1729	131.6	13.1	12
2022	1702	131.4	12.9	12.1
2023	1702	128.4	13.2	15.2

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 East Campus

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$68 (0.4%)	$15,456 (99.6%)	$15,525
2020	$129 (0.8%)	$16,102 (99.2%)	$16,231
2021	$146 (0.9%)	$16,660 (99.1%)	$16,806
2022	$214 (1.2%)	$18,046 (98.8%)	$18,259

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Downingtown High School East 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 31^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 92^nd of 674 High schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Downingtown High School East Campus)	88.4	57.3	31.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Downingtown High School East Campus)	88.3	60.6	27.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Downingtown High School East Campus)	90.9	81.9	9%
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	1749	1702	2.7%
African American	53	52	1.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	213	281	31.9%
Hispanic	97	131	35.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1355	1155	14.8%
Two or More Races	29	81	179.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.7%	15.2%	5.4%

Schools Near Downingtown High School East Campus

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 East Campus	Public	9-12	50 Devon Drive	Exton	19341	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(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%)	87.8	56^th of 686 public high schools	91.8%		82.9	92^nd of 674 public high schools	86.4%	36	72.9	72.3	76.9											$18,259	$214	$18,046
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	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%)	5	640^th of 686 public high schools	6.7%		9.8	602^nd of 674 public high schools	10.7%	38	2.9	10.6	31.5		0.0	4.2	3.3	12.2	12.2		15.4	16.3	16.1	$12,103	$1,993	$10,110
Chester County Technical College High School - Brandywine Campus	Public	9-12	443 Boot Road	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	No	No	No	(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 STEM Academy	Public	9-12	335 Manor Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(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%)	99	3^rd of 686 public high schools	99.6%		98.8	1^st of 674 public high schools	99.9%	2	98.9	99.6	100.0											$17,679	$214	$17,465
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	1,798	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%)	86.1	70^th of 686 public high schools	89.8%		81.4	102^nd of 674 public high schools	84.9%	32	62.9	68.4	81.6											$17,030	$214	$16,816
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	1,403	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%)	91.3	41^st of 686 public high schools	94.0%		85.7	74^th of 674 public high schools	89.0%	33	68.3	80.1	82.9											$20,037	$14	$20,023
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	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%)	58	317^th of 686 public high schools	53.8%		60.7	288^th of 674 public high schools	57.3%	29	35.5	53.6	69.8	41.7	30.3	28.8	30.9	69.4	69.4	63.7	55.5	59.6	58.6	$15,782	$00	$15,782
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	1,429	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%)	86.6	67^th of 686 public high schools	90.2%		81.6	100^th of 674 public high schools	85.2%	33	60.2	76.2	78.7											$17,800	$313	$17,487
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	1,251	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%)	81	108^th of 686 public high schools	84.3%		82.1	97^th of 674 public high schools	85.6%	11	52.4	66.1	81.1											$17,877	$272	$17,605
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	1,412	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%)	16.5	574^th of 686 public high schools	16.3%		20.9	551^st of 674 public high schools	18.2%	23	12.6	20.6	49.4											$16,686	$733	$15,953

Downingtown High School East Campus

Downingtown High School East Campus:

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Downingtown Area School District:

Average Rating:

What do you think?

Rank History for Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for all students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Downingtown High School East Campus

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

Rank History for Female students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for Disabled students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for Male students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for Asian students at Downingtown High School East Campus

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

Rank History for Hispanic students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Rank History for White students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Review counts

Enrollment information for Downingtown High School East Campus

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

Student/Teacher Ratio Downingtown High School East Campus

Per Pupil Expenditures for Downingtown High School East Campus

Impact of COVID-19 on Downingtown High School East Campus

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Downingtown High School East Campus

Frequently Asked Questions about Downingtown High School East Campus

Rate Downingtown High School East Campus!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!