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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

Math Trend

Science Trend

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