Downingtown STEM Academy
Downingtown STEM Academy is a public magnet high school and IB World School in Pennsylvania.
It offers inquiry‑based, project‑driven STEM pathways with a focus on college and career readiness.
It emphasizes rigorous learning and personal growth through pre‑IB and IB Diploma curricula.
Address: 335 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 269-2420
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Downingtown STEM Grad Wins Scholarship for Work in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health
Sophia Fontecchio of Downingtown recently received the third annual Youth Scholarship, presented by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. The $1,000 scholarship is open…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the…
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Three Chester County High Schools Are Among Ten Best in Pennsylvania
Three Chester County high schools have found their place on the list of the ten best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released…
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Now an Elite Scholar, Downingtown STEM Student Earns National Merit Corporate Scholarship
Maryann Nazareth, a student at Downingtown STEM Academy, has earned a National Merit Corporate Scholarship, making her one of the most elite scholars in the…
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Widener University Honors Student Winners of the 13th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high…
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Downingtown STEM Student Runs Her Own Nonprofit with Goal of ‘Baking the World a Better Place’
Sophie Fontecchio, a Downingtown STEM Academy student, is a longtime volunteer who started her own nonprofit to help those who need it the most, writes…
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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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Citadel Credit Union Honors 31 Local Teachers with Citadel Heart of Learning Award, $58,000 in Grants
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded…
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Former Downingtown West Softball Star Making a Name for Herself
Caitlin Coker, who played at Downingtown West and attended Downingtown STEM Academy, has made a name for herself at Boston University, writes Isabella DiAmore for…
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Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Award $365,000 to 24 High School Seniors
The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded 24 high school seniors from Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley with $365,000 in college scholarships…
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Widener University Honors Winners of the 12th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize…
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Student-Led Nonprofit Launches Mental Health Project for Chester County Teens
Downingtown STEM Academy junior Sophie Fontecchio started her nonprofit, Let’s Bake the World A Better Place, in August 2021. Her mission is to engage local…
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Downingtown Native Conquers Tourettes Syndrome to Give Graduation Speech at Her University
Downingtown native Diana Sears spoke of “finding her own resilience” since being diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome — a diagnosis that she did not let stop…
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Downingtown 12th Grader Starts Nonprofit to Destigmatize Hearing Loss
A senior at Downingtown STEM Academy is using his experience with hearing loss to help others. In addition to being a full-time student, Yaduraj Choudary…
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See Which Seven Chester County Public High Schools Ranked Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Seven Chester County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To…
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More Than 100 Chester County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
More than 100 students from around Chester County were named National Merit Semifinalists and have the chance to become National Merit Scholars, writes Kristen A.…
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Six Chester County Schools Among 40 Top-Rated High Schools in Area
Six Chester County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. To…
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Chester County Home to Four of U.S. News & World Report’s 20 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philly
Chester County is home to four of U.S. News & World Report’s 20 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philadelphia — which includes southern New…
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