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Swenson Arts & Technology High School

2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, Swenson Arts & Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Swenson Arts & Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Swenson Arts & Technology High School's student population of 771 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
771 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Swenson Arts & Technology High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swenson Arts & Technology High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1938 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Swenson Arts & Technology High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swenson Arts & Technology High School.
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0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Swenson Arts & Technology High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swenson Arts & Technology High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swenson Arts & Technology High School's ranking?
Swenson Arts & Technology High School is ranked #1938 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swenson Arts & Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Swenson Arts & Technology High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Swenson Arts & Technology High School?
771 students attend Swenson Arts & Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Swenson Arts & Technology High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swenson Arts & Technology High School?
Swenson Arts & Technology High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swenson Arts & Technology High School offer ?
Swenson Arts & Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swenson Arts & Technology High School part of?
Swenson Arts & Technology High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Swenson Arts & Technology High School located?
Swenson Arts & Technology High School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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