Serving 758 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swenson Arts & 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 & Technology High School's student population of 758 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swenson Arts & Technology High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
22%
14%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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?
758 students attend Swenson Arts & Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Swenson Arts & Technology High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 21:1, 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 SD School District.
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