Serving 842 students in grades 9-12, Swenson Arts And 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swenson Arts And Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Swenson Arts And Technology High School's student population of 842 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Lion
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Swenson Arts And 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 And Technology High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
29%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
32%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swenson Arts And Technology High School's ranking?
Swenson Arts And 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 And Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Swenson Arts And Technology High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Swenson Arts And Technology High School?
842 students attend Swenson Arts And Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Swenson Arts And Technology High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swenson Arts And Technology High School?
Swenson Arts And Technology High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swenson Arts And Technology High School offer ?
Swenson Arts And Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swenson Arts And Technology High School part of?
Swenson Arts And Technology High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Swenson Arts And Technology High School located?
Swenson Arts And 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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