Downingtown STEM Academy is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Downingtown, PA. The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering every student the opportunity to earn an IB Diploma. The curriculum offers Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathways. Students are engaged in rigorous, challenging academic work that requires a mindset of growth and effort. 99 percent of students participate in the IB program and the same percentage complete.

A minimum of 75 percent of a student’s credit requirement in each category must come from traditional means of credit acquisition but the grades are not calculated into a student’s GPA with the exception of the Dual Enrollment courses.

A wide variety of clubs are offered in addition to those offered in the student’s home school within the school district. Athletic opportunities are offered at the home schools as well.

Admission requirements include prerequisite courses, a written essay, teacher recommendation, and an interview.