While still legally considered one school,[citation needed] the two campuses (usually referred to simply as "East" or "West") are generally regarded as separate entities.

[5] It has an Exton postal address and is adjacent to, but not within, the Lionville census-designated place.

A healthy rivalry exists between Downingtown East and West.

The Student Council forms many committees and community service programs throughout the year.

In 2024, the Downingtown East Campus band will represent the state of Pennsylvania in the 2024 Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade in Hawaii.