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Swenson Arts and Technology High School

2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114

Ranked 398 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Swenson Arts and Technology High School

2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114

About Swenson Arts and Technology High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 57% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
842
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.71%
Asian 8.55%
Hispanic 29.33%
Black 22.57%
Two+ Races 7.36%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
31.71%
Asian
8.55%
Hispanic
29.33%
Black
22.57%
Two+ Races
7.36%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 842
35.63%
300 Female
64.37%
542 Male

Student Population

842 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Swenson Arts and Technology High School Contact Information

Address

2750 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114

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Phone

(215) 400-3140

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TOP 398 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Swenson Arts and Technology High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:34 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Swenson Arts and Technology High School has recently added new programs in automotive technology, culinary arts and digital media to its technical education pathways. During the school year, students earned recognition in regional skills competitions and creative showcases. The school also deepened industry partnerships to support internships and career certification opportunities.

FAQ

Q1. What types of career and technical programs are available at Swenson Arts and Technology High School?

Ans. The school provides programs in culinary arts, automotive technology, cosmetology, digital media, health studies and other technical fields.

Q2. Is there hands-on learning at the school?

Ans. Yes, students gain practical experience from technical labs, workshops and project based activities.

Q3. Do you provide industry certifications to students?

Ans. Yes, many technical programs require students to earn industry-recognized certifications before graduation.

Q4. What are the extracurricular activities?

Ans. Students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, academic clubs, arts programs, leadership organizations, and career-related student activities.

Q5. How does the school prepare students for their future careers?

Ans. The school offers academic coursework, technical training, career readiness programs, and hands-on learning experiences to help prepare students for future success.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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