Downingtown HS West Campus vs Downingtown STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 354 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students
Downingtown STEM Academy
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Downingtown HS West Campus Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #21 of 618 | #3 of 618 |
| National rank | #316 of 16,910 | #101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,796 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 99.5% |
| city | Downingtown | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 88.8).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 89%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 18.9%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus is the larger school with 1,796 students compared with 962.
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 Downingtown HS West Campus better than Downingtown STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown STEM Academy ranks higher (92.9 vs 88.8 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 Downingtown HS West Campus and Downingtown STEM Academy?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Downingtown and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downingtown HS West Campus: 1,796. Downingtown STEM Academy: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downingtown HS West Campus and Downingtown STEM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Downingtown HS West Campus is 21st of 618 and Downingtown STEM Academy is 3rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).