- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Downingtown, PA
Downingtown Hs West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Downingtown Hs West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420771001387
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downingtown Hs West Campus earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Downingtown Hs West Campus has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Hs West Campus ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Downingtown Hs West Campus held near 1,808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 136.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 420771001387 · Downingtown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,796 enr · 13.3:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students)
Downingtown Hs West Campus held near 1,808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 136.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Downingtown Hs West Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Downingtown Hs West Campus
1,796 students
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs East Campus
1,708 students
- Downingtown Ms
Downingtown Ms
1,074 students
- Marsh Creek Si
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
1,066 students
- Lionville Ms
Lionville Ms
1,045 students
- Downingtown St
Downingtown Stem Academy
962 students
What this shows Downingtown Hs West Campus reports 1,796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downingtown Hs West Campus compares
Downingtown Hs West Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,796 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,796
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Downingtown Hs West Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downingtown Area Sd reports $17,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downingtown Hs West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downingtown Hs West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Downingtown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downingtown Hs West Campus
How many students attend Downingtown Hs West Campus?
Downingtown Hs West Campus has 1,796 students enrolled. It is a high school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,798 (2022-23) → 1,808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Hs West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Hs West Campus is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downingtown Hs West Campus?
15.1% of students at Downingtown Hs West Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downingtown Hs West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Downingtown Hs West Campus is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downingtown Hs West Campus?
Downingtown Hs West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downingtown Hs West Campus rank among high schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Hs West Campus ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Downingtown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Downingtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides Downingtown Hs West Campus, Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students), Downingtown Ms (1,074 students), and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center (1,066 students). See the Downingtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.