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:
56th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,259 Help


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:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  1,768

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Asian:
18.0%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Compare Details Downingtown High School East Campus ranks better than 91.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.79. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Asian (18%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Downingtown High School East Campus is 13.3. 1 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Downingtown High School East Campus employs 131.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 56th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Downingtown High School East Campus in the ranking list.)

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Downingtown Area School District:

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


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Rank History for Downingtown High School East Campus

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Rank History for all students at Downingtown High School East Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.03 39th 590 93.4%
2005 80.80 87th 593 85.3%
2006 86.09 32nd 604 94.7%
2007 87.87 25th 615 95.9%
2008 85.86 38th 621 93.9%
2009 87.61 32nd 632 94.9%
2010 89.80 20th 649 96.9%
2011 90.69 14th 660 97.9%
2012 90.65 11th 664 98.3%
2013 85.52 44th 591 92.6%
2014 86.02 45th 580 92.2%
2015 85.18 52nd 680 92.4%
2016 84.32 53rd 677 92.2%
2017 87.43 27th 663 95.9%
2018 90.79 8th 673 98.8%
2019 88.68 31st 693 95.5%
2021 78.20 106th 537 80.3%
2022 90.24 22nd 634 96.5%
2023 82.87 92nd 674 86.4%
2024 87.79 56th 686 91.8%
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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 10th 129 92.2%
2024 48.99 73rd 150 51.3%
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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 113th 652 82.7%
2024 83.25 82nd 664 87.7%
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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 65th 665 90.2%
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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 40th 502 92.0%
2024 97.18 18th 513 96.5%
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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 60th 662 90.9%
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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 38th 112 66.1%
2024 77.41 23rd 121 81.0%
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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 111th 260 57.3%
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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 118th 252 53.2%
2024 64.65 80th 274 70.8%
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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 125th 577 78.3%
2024 84.87 65th 595 89.1%
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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.

Downingtown High School East Campus Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Open Quote 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

Open Quote Great programs for a well rounded education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Downingtown High School East Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1406 54 48 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1527
2005 1540 70 58 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1685
2006 1620 70 61 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1767
2007 1742 76 59 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1899
2008 1761 84 70 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1944
2009 1743 84 103 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1968
2010 1727 77 116 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1969
2011 1680 92 141 61 0 0 3 0 1977
2012 1458 93 132 54 0 0 2 0 1739
2013 1387 83 111 62 0 1 12 0 1656
2014 1346 74 116 64 0 0 9 0 1609
2015 1371 83 142 64 0 0 16 0 1676
2016 1406 84 143 69 0 0 19 0 1721
2017 1426 82 169 87 0 0 27 0 1791
2018 1418 62 181 91 2 1 34 0 1789
2019 1355 53 213 97 1 1 29 0 1749
2020 1286 54 235 106 1 2 36 0 1720
2021 1258 54 248 112 1 2 54 0 1729
2022 1182 49 285 110 0 1 75 0 1702
2023 1155 52 281 131 1 1 81 0 1702
2024 1171 51 319 139 0 1 87 0 1768

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

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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
2024 1768 131.9 13.3 19.6

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 East Campus

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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
2024 1768 131.9 13.3 19.6

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 East Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 31st of 693 High schoolsRanks 92nd 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)88.457.3
 31.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Downingtown High School East Campus)88.360.6
 27.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Downingtown High School East Campus)90.981.9
 9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17491702
 2.7%
African American5352
 1.9%
American Indian11
Asian213281
 31.9%
Hispanic97131
 35.1%
Pacific Islander11
White13551155
 14.8%
Two or More Races2981
 179.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%15.2%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Downingtown High School East Campus

Students at Downingtown High School East Campus are 66% White, 18% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,768 students attended Downingtown High School East Campus.


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