Coatesville Area SHS vs Downingtown HS West Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coatesville Area SHS
Coatesville · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,366 students
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students
| Measure | Coatesville Area SHS Coatesville, Pennsylvania | Downingtown HS West Campus Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #514 of 618 | #21 of 618 |
| National rank | #12083 of 16,910 | #316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,366 | 1,796 |
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 1,796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.4% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 84% |
| city | Coatesville | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown HS West Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 35.5).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on math proficiency (84% vs 41%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 50%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 103.4%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus is the larger school with 1,796 students compared with 1,366.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coatesville Area SHS better than Downingtown HS West Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown HS West Campus ranks higher (88.8 vs 35.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coatesville Area SHS and Downingtown HS West Campus?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Coatesville and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coatesville Area SHS: 1,366. Downingtown HS West Campus: 1,796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coatesville Area SHS and Downingtown HS West Campus rank in Pennsylvania?
Coatesville Area SHS is 514th of 618 and Downingtown HS West Campus is 21st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).