Downingtown High School East
Downingtown High School East is a public secondary school in Exton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9–12 as part of the Downingtown Area School District.
It offers a robust mix of academic programs, extracurriculars, athletics, and marching band, and has earned strong state and national recognition.
Address: 50 Devon Drive, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 363-6400
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Downingtown Students Among Local Grads Earning College Credits Through Dual Enrollment
By the time Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty walk across their high school stages later this spring, they will already hold college degrees, reports Joe…
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U.S. News Ranks 13 Chester County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Best
Chester County public high schools were recently listed among the top 100 in Pennsylvania in a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Factors determining…
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Downingtown Native Plays in U.S. Navy Band with Upcoming Performance in May
Downingtown East High School graduate Chief Musician Joseph Ganzelli will return to his alma mater with the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers for a performance May 4 at 7 PM. Located at 50 Devon Dr. in…
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Five Chester County Public High Schools Rank in Top 25 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County public high schools are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To…
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Glenmoore Family Honors Late Son with Memorial Spaceflight
A Glenmoore family will honor their late son with a unique memorial through Celestis Inc., writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company, based…
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These Seven Chester County Public High Schools Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024
Seven Chester County public high schools found their place among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2024, according to a new ranking recently released by…
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Downingtown East Grad Guides Her University Basketball Team to First NCAA Tournament in Seven Years
As a leading scorer, Downingtown East graduate Bella Smuda is a major reason why Liberty University reached its first NCAA Tournament since 2018, writes Brooke…
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Chester County Teen Advocates for Youth Suicide Prevention in Local School Districts
A Chester County teen is advocating for teen suicide prevention in the Downingtown Area School District and the School District of Philadelphia, reports staff for…
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These Seven Talented Gen Zers Are Doing Big Things in Chester County
Seven Chester County Gen Zers found their place among the 13 talented young professionals doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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CCCBI to Honor Female Business Leader, Rising Star of the Year at Awards Dinner
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) has announced the winners of the Women Influencing Business (WIB) Committee’s distinguished Female Business Leader of…
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Two Downingtown Area School District Students Impressively Graduate with Associate’s Degrees, Diplomas
Class of 2024 students, David Densmore from Downingtown High School West and Rodger Grant from Downingtown High School East, are the first students from the…
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Eagles’ Brandon Graham Visits Downingtown East High, Talks Football and Life to Students
Philadelphia Eagles player Brandon Graham recently visited Downingtown East High School, where he talked to students about football and life, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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Congresswoman Houlahan Recognizes Two Chester County Students for Their Narcan Work to Fight Opioid Crisis
Two Chester County students have received recognition from Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan for their work in fighting the opioid crisis, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Tara…
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Downingtown East Senior Gets Jump Start on Becoming Scientist Through International Competition
Downingtown East senior Luke Shannon was one of 30 semi-finalists from around the world in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge competition, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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Here are the Top-Ranked Chester County Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region
Chester County high schools made the Niche list of the 2023 Best Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Area. The ranking was based on an…
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Downingtown High Schools Are Inexhaustible Source of Offensive Linemen for College Football’s Power Five
Downingtown has never had a shortage of offensive line talent as its high schools keep producing big-bodied standouts fully dedicated to the craft, writes Joey…
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Former Downingtown East Star Signs Deal with Miami Dolphins
Tyler Kroft, a former star at Downingtown East High School, has signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, writes Gustav Elvin for The Philadelphia…













































