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Welcome to the official Downingtown Area School District website!
Please bookmark this site so you can be a frequent visitor to check out the latest news and events happening in DASD!
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Shape our future: Register for strategic planning community forums
Community-wide involvement is vital to the strategic plan’s development. The district invites all residents to actively participate by attending an upcoming community forum.
2023-24 First Day Recap
K-12 students returned for the first day of the 2023-24 school year on August 28.
Opening Day Video: A Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Robert O'Donnell
This year's Opening Day video premiered during the August 21 kickoff event for teachers and staff.
![East & West named to AP Honor Roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1698084138/dasdorg/boquokdmnx68iru6yuqx/Weststudentthumbsup.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Downingtown High School East and Downingtown High School West for placement on the College Board's AP 2023 School Honor Roll with silver and bronze designations, respectively.
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East was selected as a National Banner Unified Champion School due to its inclusive school climate and high sense of collaboration, engagement, and respect for all members of the student body and staff.
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DASD Fast Facts
Downingtown Area School District is a twenty-first century district with the idealistic warmth and charm of a small town. As a close-knit yet diverse community, the seventh largest in PA, DASD students are challenged, engaged and inspired through a multitude of academic opportunities, passionate educators and innovative teaching methods. DASD values collaborative learning and critical thinking while remaining focused on student wellness and serving the whole child. Boasting some of the top schools in the state and nation, we are proud of our tradition of excellence.
Number of Students
Downingtown Area School District has a student enrollment of approximately 13,250.
Number of Employees
DASD currently employs approximately 1,895 staff.
District Geography
82 square miles comprised of 8 municipalities in the heart of Chester County, PA.
Number of Languages
43 different languages are spoken by DASD students.
Athletic Participation
3,000+ students participate in high school athletic programs, that's 70% of the student body.
Square Footage
1.8 million square feet under management in DASD's 17 locations.
