Downingtown Stem Academy

Downingtown Stem Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
335 Manor Ave,  Downingtown, PA
Downingtown Area School District
4.4
5.0
883 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
700
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
White
50%
Asian or Pacific Islander
41.7%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
#4 Best College Prep Public HS in Pennsylvania
#5 Best Public HS in Pennsylvania
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 357 Students
Penn State 353 Students
Temple University 214 Students
University of Pennsylvania 210 Students
Drexel University 204 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 190 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 107 Students
Virginia Tech 102 Students
New York University 97 Students
Northeastern University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 162 Students
Business 138 Students
Computer Science 111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Finance 72 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 59 Students
Mechanical Engineering 56 Students
Engineering 52 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 87 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/14/2024
At the Downingtown STEM, you are to be selected through an introspective essay process which helps you expose yourself to the rigorous high school curriculum offered here. Also, once you do get accepted, you are welcome with a generous staff/facility, ready for HS/college studies, and overall culture involvement is why STEM is one of the best schools in PA (and probably the country).
4.0 Senior
2/2/2024
Stem is aight. Feel ready for college, but most colleges do not accept most of my IB credits. Wish they held the same value as ap credits.
5.0 Senior
11/12/2023
I have loved my experiences at STEM. The academics and teachers push you to work harder and encourage more success. The collaborative environment allows me to thrive while learning and making connections. I wouldn't change anything about the school because it sets you up for future success in college and the real world.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/21/2015
My son loves this school. The teachers and the headmaster are great! We are really happy with STEM.
5.0 parent
9/22/2014
As the parent of a Junior who is now fully immersed in the IB component of the STEM Academy, I am truly delighted at the way attending this school transforms good students into great ones. The Junior and Senior year are exceptionally challenging, yet the students are well prepared by the freshman an...
5.0 parent
6/16/2014
I am so glad the STEM Academy came into being. It's a wonderful learning environment where curious, academically-minded students can thrive. The long-term projects seem like an excellent, engaging teaching/learning tool. Our son loves it there.

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