DOWNINGTOWN STEM ACADEMY
Downingtown STEM Academy is a public high school that is part of the Downingtown Area SD school district, located in Downingtown, PA with about 815 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Downingtown STEM Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Downingtown STEM Academy is a highly regarded public magnet high school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a specialized institution, it focuses on a rigorous curriculum centered around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while maintaining a strong emphasis on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The school is known for its challenging academic environment, which encourages students to pursue creative problem-solving, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary learning to prepare them for competitive post-secondary education and careers in STEM fields.
Beyond its academic rigor, the Academy is noted for its modern facilities and a culture that fosters innovation and global citizenship. Because it operates within the Downingtown Area School District as an application-based program, it attracts highly motivated students from across the region who are looking for a specialized educational experience. The school consistently ranks among the top in Pennsylvania, credited largely to its dedicated faculty, robust project-based learning initiatives, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence in a supportive, future-focused environment.
For more information, contact Downingtown STEM Academy at (610) 269-8460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460
DOWNINGTOWN STEM ACADEMY is a public school in Downingtown, PA with about 815 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Downingtown Area SD
- Total Students:
- 815
- Teachers:
- 58.73
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 815 students
- White
- 66.1%
- Asian
- 27.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.