Downingtown High School West Campus

Summary:

Downingtown High School West Campus is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,798 students. It is part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Downingtown High School West Campus consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with rankings ranging from 38th to 102nd out of hundreds of schools. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Literature (81.6% vs. 63.2%) and Biology (68.4% vs. 50.5%). Downingtown High School West Campus also ranks highly for its performance among specific student subgroups, such as Asian students (ranked 29th out of 121 PA high schools), Hispanic students (ranked 38th out of 274), and students with disabilities (ranked 7th out of 513). The school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 96.3%, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.1% to 1.6%.

While Downingtown STEM Academy stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking 3rd out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools, Downingtown High School West Campus remains competitive within the region. The school serves a relatively more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Coatesville Area Senior High School, which has a significantly higher rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (79.75%). This suggests that Downingtown High School West Campus may have access to more resources and support for its students compared to schools with higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 445 Manor Ave
       Downingtown, PA  19335-2544


(610) 269-4400

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,030 Help


Feeder schools for Downingtown High School West Campus:

Elementary:    Beaver Creek Elementary School
    Bradford Heights Elementary School
    Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School
    Springton Manor Elementary School
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Middle:    Downingtown Middle School
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  1,798

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Asian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Downingtown High School West Campus ranks better than 89.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last 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 86.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Downingtown High School West 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 Downingtown High School West Campus has the largest high school student body size in the Downingtown Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.6% 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 West Campus is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Downingtown High School West Campus is $17,030, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Downingtown Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Downingtown High School West Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown High School West Campus 70th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Downingtown High School West 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 West Campus

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Rank History for all students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.54 87th 583 85.1%
2004 70.72 174th 590 70.5%
2005 69.54 180th 593 69.6%
2006 81.17 74th 604 87.7%
2007 78.13 98th 615 84.1%
2008 82.68 57th 621 90.8%
2009 84.50 54th 632 91.5%
2010 83.85 49th 649 92.4%
2011 87.69 29th 660 95.6%
2012 84.99 44th 664 93.4%
2013 83.05 66th 591 88.8%
2014 80.88 73rd 580 87.4%
2015 75.56 155th 680 77.2%
2016 84.55 51st 677 92.5%
2017 84.38 54th 663 91.9%
2018 82.22 82nd 673 87.8%
2019 87.03 45th 693 93.5%
2021 78.73 100th 537 81.4%
2022 87.94 38th 634 94.0%
2023 81.40 102nd 674 84.9%
2024 86.14 70th 686 89.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.99 20th 150 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.32 150th 652 77.0%
2024 80.44 105th 664 84.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.11 72nd 665 89.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.25 97th 502 80.7%
2024 99.32 7th 513 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.97 74th 662 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.99 45th 112 59.8%
2024 75.63 29th 121 76.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.98 120th 260 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.13 55th 252 78.2%
2024 83.94 38th 274 86.1%
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Rank History for White students at Downingtown High School West Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.44 110th 577 80.9%
2024 82.65 82nd 595 86.2%
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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 West Campus Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, December 1, 2018

Open Quote Discipline is loose. Instruction not a priority. Pulled my kid out of this place for more structured environment. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, May 16, 2009

Open Quote They have been so helpful with wonderful teachers, and we are a pretty close group even with over 1000 kids. I have learning disabilities and the special ed department is amazing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Downingtown High School West Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1757 74 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1868
1989 1712 56 32 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1801
1990 1617 48 19 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1704
1991 1627 46 37 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1718
1992 1648 44 38 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1740
1993 1728 45 40 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1818
1994 1731 56 26 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1824
1995 1619 65 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1726
1996 1619 65 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1726
1997 1718 66 35 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1833
1998 1788 56 33 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1895
1999 1884 54 32 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1990
2000 1848 68 37 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1969
2001 1817 70 37 14 15 n/a n/a 0 1953
2002 1988 79 35 22 14 n/a n/a 0 2138
2003 1988 79 35 22 14 n/a n/a 0 2138
2004 1530 73 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1637
2005 1621 84 26 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
2006 1689 87 36 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1838
2007 1658 87 36 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1813
2008 1653 82 41 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1808
2009 1556 78 45 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1708
2010 1493 87 52 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1661
2011 1530 95 59 39 0 0 0 0 1723
2012 1336 83 55 35 0 0 3 0 1512
2013 1309 86 58 40 0 0 7 0 1500
2014 1272 82 53 50 0 0 10 0 1467
2015 1219 64 48 62 0 0 15 0 1408
2016 1256 75 48 64 0 0 17 0 1460
2017 1269 77 55 62 0 1 18 0 1482
2018 1347 73 55 64 0 1 23 0 1563
2019 1395 81 65 71 0 2 32 0 1646
2020 1431 77 89 94 0 2 43 0 1736
2021 1496 69 92 106 1 3 46 0 1813
2022 1466 68 87 111 1 3 61 0 1797
2023 1456 64 93 128 0 2 55 0 1798

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 West Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1868 102.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1801 100.0 18.0 n/a
1990 1704 102.0 16.7 0
1991 1718 109.0 15.7 n/a
1992 1740 110.0 15.8 n/a
1993 1818 109.7 16.6 n/a
1994 1824 110.8 16.5 n/a
1995 1726 116.0 14.9 n/a
1996 1726 116.0 14.9 n/a
1997 1833 117.8 15.6 n/a
1998 1895 120.3 15.8 n/a
1999 1990 126.6 15.7 n/a
2000 1969 130.7 15.1 0.8
2001 1953 130.7 14.9 0
2002 2138 133.6 16.0 0
2003 2138 133.6 16.0 0
2004 1637 106.2 15.4 0
2005 1756 115.9 15.2 0
2006 1838 118.7 15.5 2.9
2007 1813 122.2 14.8 3.8
2008 1808 127.3 14.2 3.5
2009 1708 121.0 14.1 4
2010 1661 119.0 13.9 4.3
2011 1723 119.5 14.4 5.9
2012 1512 104.3 14.4 6.5
2013 1500 101.2 14.8 8.9
2014 1467 99.0 14.8 10.2
2015 1408 103.0 13.6 12.4
2016 1460 106.0 13.7 14.2
2017 1482 104.5 14.1 n/a
2018 1563 109.1 14.3 n/a
2019 1646 116.0 14.1 11.2
2020 1736 123.5 14.0 n/a
2021 1813 126.9 14.2 14
2022 1797 128.5 13.9 13.9
2023 1798 135.8 13.2 15.6

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 West Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1868 102.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1801 100.0 18.0 n/a
1990 1704 102.0 16.7 0
1991 1718 109.0 15.7 n/a
1992 1740 110.0 15.8 n/a
1993 1818 109.7 16.6 n/a
1994 1824 110.8 16.5 n/a
1995 1726 116.0 14.9 n/a
1996 1726 116.0 14.9 n/a
1997 1833 117.8 15.6 n/a
1998 1895 120.3 15.8 n/a
1999 1990 126.6 15.7 n/a
2000 1969 130.7 15.1 0.8
2001 1953 130.7 14.9 0
2002 2138 133.6 16.0 0
2003 2138 133.6 16.0 0
2004 1637 106.2 15.4 0
2005 1756 115.9 15.2 0
2006 1838 118.7 15.5 2.9
2007 1813 122.2 14.8 3.8
2008 1808 127.3 14.2 3.5
2009 1708 121.0 14.1 4
2010 1661 119.0 13.9 4.3
2011 1723 119.5 14.4 5.9
2012 1512 104.3 14.4 6.5
2013 1500 101.2 14.8 8.9
2014 1467 99.0 14.8 10.2
2015 1408 103.0 13.6 12.4
2016 1460 106.0 13.7 14.2
2017 1482 104.5 14.1 n/a
2018 1563 109.1 14.3 n/a
2019 1646 116.0 14.1 11.2
2020 1736 123.5 14.0 n/a
2021 1813 126.9 14.2 14
2022 1797 128.5 13.9 13.9
2023 1798 135.8 13.2 15.6

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 West Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (0.4%) $15,181 (99.5%) $15,250
2020 $129 (0.9%) $15,021 (99.1%) $15,150
2021 $145 (0.9%) $15,698 (99.1%) $15,844
2022 $214 (1.3%) $16,816 (98.7%) $17,030

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Downingtown High School West 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 45th of 693 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 674 High schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Downingtown High School West Campus)84.559.6
 24.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Downingtown High School West Campus)8759.8
 27.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Downingtown High School West Campus)90.378.3
 12%
   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 Students16461798
 9.2%
African American8164
 21%
American Indian00
Asian6593
 43.1%
Hispanic71128
 80.3%
Pacific Islander22
White13951456
 4.4%
Two or More Races3255
 71.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%15.6%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,798 students attended Downingtown High School West Campus.

Students at Downingtown High School West Campus are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Downingtown High School West Campus ranks 70th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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