Downingtown High School West
Downingtown High School West is a public high school in Pennsylvania offering comprehensive academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs.
It’s part of the Downingtown Area School District, serves around 1,800 students, and is recognized with Silver rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Address: 445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: (610) 269-4400
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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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Chester County Hitting Line Drives When It Comes to Producing Top Baseball Talent
In southeastern Pennsylvania, baseball season is heating up as area schools continue to produce top talent when it comes to playing ball—evident through recent stats…
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Which Famous People Attended Schools in Chester County?
Plenty of famous people have roots in Pennsylvania and Chester County, including some who have attended schools here, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today.…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school,…
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Two Chester County High Schools Ranked as the Best for Student Athletes
A recent study has found that two of the best Pennsylvania high schools for student athletes are local to Chester County, writes Joe Spears for…
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Chester County’s Top High School Football Teams Crave More Competition Ahead of New Season
Top high school football teams in Chester County are looking for competition beyond the region to prepare for the new season, writes Isabella DiAmore for…
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Three Chesco High School Football Teams Among Top Ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Three Chester County high school football teams have earned spots among the top ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malvern…
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Downingtown West’s Will Howard Recruited by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 NFL Draft
Downingtown West alumnus Will Howard has been selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft, writes Pete Digiovanni for The Daily Local News. …
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Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis
Sports video is rapidly transforming the world of athletics, empowering coaches, athletes, and analysts to elevate their performance and engagement through cutting-edge technology. From game-day…
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Downingtown West’s Will Howard Leads Victory for College Football Playoff Championship
Downingtown West graduate Will Howard took a long road but fulfilled his dream of playing in the Big Ten by joining Ohio State last year,…
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Downingtown West Star Drew Shelton Excels at Penn State
Former Downingtown West football star Drew Shelton has been excelling as left tackle at Penn State in his junior year, allowing just two sacks across…
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Downingtown’s Will Howard Eager to Show Penn State What They Missed as He Faces Them on Field
Downingtown West graduate and Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is returning to Pennsylvania this weekend for a game against Penn State, with something to prove,…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 35 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education” as part of the company’s Citadel…
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Loss of Older Brother Fuels Downingtown West Player Jay Slater’s Determination to Make It to Next Level
Downingtown West’s Jay Slater, who will lead the school’s baseball team in the PIAA Class 6A playoffs, is determined to make it to the majors,…
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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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Downingtown’s Becky Desmond Inspired Students, Contributing to Community For More Than 50 Years
For more than 50 years, Rebecca Jane Desmond inspired students, coached tennis, and was an honored community leader in Downingtown. She died in her home…
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Downingtown West High School Remembers Beloved Physics Teacher
The Downingtown West High School community is mourning the unexpected passing of the beloved, long-time physics teacher David Kirk Seagers, writes Mac Bullock for the…
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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…





























































