Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Summary:

Swenson Arts & Technology High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Philadelphia City School District. With a diverse student population, the school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and relatively strong test scores compared to nearby schools.

Swenson Arts & Technology High School boasts a 96.0% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 63.1% at Fels Samuel High School, 57.4% at Frankford High School, and 59.7% at Lincoln High School. The school also has a low 0.9% dropout rate, outperforming its neighbors. In Keystone Exams/Literature, 56.7% of Swenson students scored proficient or better, compared to 27.1% at Fels Samuel, 19.8% at Frankford, and 29.7% at Lincoln.

Swenson Arts & Technology High School's diverse student body, with 33.07% White, 22.96% African American, 28.79% Hispanic, and 8.04% Asian students, stands in contrast to the higher concentrations of African American and Hispanic students at Fels Samuel and Frankford. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, compared to 14.7 at Fels Samuel and 12.9 at Frankford. However, Swenson still lags behind top-performing schools in the region, such as the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Lower Moreland High School, which have significantly higher test scores and graduation rates.


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Public 9-12

 2750 Red Lion Road
       Philadelphia, PA  19114-1014


(215) 400-3140

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
534th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,168 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  771

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
28.8%
African American:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Swenson Arts and Technology High School ranks worse than 79.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 19th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.97. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Swenson Arts and Technology High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Swenson Arts and Technology High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.1%), Hispanic (28.8%), African American (23%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swenson Arts and Technology High School is 14.4, which is the 27th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swenson Arts and Technology High School is $8,168. 53 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Swenson Arts and Technology High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swenson Arts and Technology High School 534th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Swenson Arts and Technology High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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Rank History for all students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.20 561st 583 3.8%
2004 2.18 561st 590 4.9%
2005 0.79 583rd 593 1.7%
2006 10.01 558th 604 7.6%
2007 5.17 583rd 615 5.2%
2008 7.68 576th 621 7.2%
2009 8.79 586th 632 7.3%
2010 11.61 593rd 649 8.6%
2011 10.21 604th 660 8.5%
2012 14.53 591st 664 11.0%
2013 11.60 530th 591 10.3%
2014 6.34 536th 580 7.6%
2015 9.19 600th 680 11.8%
2016 7.85 601st 677 11.2%
2017 4.38 605th 663 8.7%
2018 12.10 583rd 673 13.4%
2019 14.23 586th 693 15.4%
2022 18.10 536th 634 15.5%
2023 24.97 534th 674 20.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.65 86th 129 33.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.81 12th 85 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.89 451st 652 30.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.35 303rd 502 39.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.84 92nd 112 17.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.70 136th 260 47.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.72 180th 252 28.6%
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Rank History for White students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.04 519th 577 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 337 264 13 71 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2003 337 264 13 71 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2004 340 293 23 90 3 n/a n/a 0 749
2005 363 289 29 118 3 n/a n/a 0 802
2006 348 225 30 111 3 n/a n/a 0 717
2007 324 224 30 123 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2008 362 232 30 134 1 n/a n/a 3 762
2009 343 234 30 133 0 n/a n/a 3 743
2010 339 255 39 155 0 n/a n/a 3 791
2011 345 228 41 173 0 0 8 0 795
2012 305 213 44 163 0 0 13 0 738
2013 255 216 47 162 0 0 13 0 693
2014 228 222 45 168 0 0 16 0 679
2015 207 210 40 142 0 0 16 0 615
2016 225 201 41 157 1 0 11 0 636
2017 242 191 38 172 2 0 20 0 665
2018 243 177 32 162 4 0 22 0 640
2019 227 168 29 193 3 0 28 0 648
2020 197 171 31 197 3 0 28 0 627
2021 246 195 40 243 4 0 41 0 769
2022 254 170 51 236 2 1 44 0 758
2023 255 177 62 222 2 1 52 0 771

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 688 46.0 15.0 22.2
2003 688 46.0 15.0 22.2
2004 749 45.0 16.6 23.5
2005 802 50.1 16.0 19.1
2006 717 49.1 14.6 36.8
2007 702 51.2 13.7 43.4
2008 762 50.3 15.1 48.6
2009 743 43.9 16.9 49.9
2010 791 53.7 14.7 51
2011 795 56.2 14.1 49.7
2012 738 40.3 18.2 45.4
2013 693 37.4 18.5 63.3
2014 679 37.3 18.1 67.9
2015 615 40.0 15.3 66.7
2016 636 36.0 17.6 100
2017 665 42.3 15.7 100
2018 640 37.9 16.8 99.8
2019 648 37.7 17.1 100
2020 627 36.3 17.2 99.8
2021 769 43.1 17.8 99.6
2022 758 36.0 21.0 99.6
2023 771 53.4 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 688 46.0 15.0 22.2
2003 688 46.0 15.0 22.2
2004 749 45.0 16.6 23.5
2005 802 50.1 16.0 19.1
2006 717 49.1 14.6 36.8
2007 702 51.2 13.7 43.4
2008 762 50.3 15.1 48.6
2009 743 43.9 16.9 49.9
2010 791 53.7 14.7 51
2011 795 56.2 14.1 49.7
2012 738 40.3 18.2 45.4
2013 693 37.4 18.5 63.3
2014 679 37.3 18.1 67.9
2015 615 40.0 15.3 66.7
2016 636 36.0 17.6 100
2017 665 42.3 15.7 100
2018 640 37.9 16.8 99.8
2019 648 37.7 17.1 100
2020 627 36.3 17.2 99.8
2021 769 43.1 17.8 99.6
2022 758 36.0 21.0 99.6
2023 771 53.4 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,580 (36.8%) $2,719 (63.3%) $4,298
2020 $1,558 (24.9%) $4,708 (75.1%) $6,266
2021 $2,271 (34.7%) $4,269 (65.3%) $6,539
2022 $4,075 (49.9%) $4,093 (50.1%) $8,168

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swenson Arts and Technology High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 586th of 693 High schoolsRanks 534th of 674 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Swenson Arts and Technology High School)43.214.1
 29.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Swenson Arts and Technology High School)19.923.9
 4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Swenson Arts and Technology High School)42.156.7
 14.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students648771
 19%
African American168177
 5.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2962
 113.8%
Hispanic193222
 15%
Pacific Islander01
White227255
 12.3%
Two or More Races2852
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Swenson Arts and Technology High School are 33% White, 29% Hispanic, 23% African American, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 771 students attended Swenson Arts and Technology High School.

Swenson Arts and Technology High School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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