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Downingtown STEM Academy

Downingtown Area SD · Chester County · 335 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.0

(610)269-8460

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10/10
#1
Rank 1 out of 625
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile
Science10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Downingtown STEM Academy sits at the very top of Pennsylvania's public school rankings, and it's not hard to see why families relocate specifically to Downingtown to secure a spot here. Nestled in Chester County's rolling suburban landscape — about 30 miles west of Philadelphia — Downingtown offers a tight-knit small-town feel with easy access to the city, making it a natural draw for families who want the best of both worlds. Students here thrive in a rigorous, project-based environment where science, technology, engineering, and math aren't just subjects but a whole way of thinking, and the school tends to attract families who are deeply invested in their kids' academic futures.

Student Demographics

235 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (46%)
Asian
106 (45%)
Multiple Races
12 (5%)
African American
5 (2%)
Hispanic
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged15 (6%)
Students with Disabilities9 (4%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

962
Enrollment
71.4
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

99.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

This school does not offer AP courses.

IB Program393 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #149 · 78th percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found