Engineering Technology

Swenson Arts and Technology High School

City Wide Admission


2750 Red Lion Rd.
Philadelphia, PA  19114

Main:
215-961-2009
Web:
www.philasd.org/schools/swenson
The mission of Swenson Arts and Technical High School is to prepare students for careers, apprenticeships, and postsecondary studies
by offering challenging academic and career programs in a safe, supportive learning environment. All Swenson students complete a challenging career program major tied to industry standards with exit assessments and certi cations empowering them to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.


Program Info:

This program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the engineering field. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with engineering such as civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical instrumentation, industrial production and mechanical engineering. Instruction includes but is not limited to electrical circuitry, electronic digital and microprocessor applications, high and low voltage applications, instrumentation calibration, prototype development, testing, inspecting, systems analyses and maintenance, applications to specific engineering systems, CAD/CAM, fluid power, heating and cooling, manufacturing systems, principles of mechanics, properties of materials and report writing. Instruction includes, but is not limited to safety, ethics, power, problem solving, teamwork, engineering graphics, automated systems, fundamental electronics, manufacturing systems, civil, mechanical, structural, engineering principals and practices introduction to robotics, advance manufacturing as well as adhering to the STEM initiative.
Admission Requirements
Application RequirementsGrades: A, B, or 1 C in a minor subject
Program NotesThis program prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the engineering field. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with engineering such as civil engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electromechanical instrumentation, industrial production and mechanical engineering. Instruction includes but is not limited to electrical circuitry, electronic digital and microprocessor applications, high and low voltage applications, instrumentation calibration, prototype development, testing, inspecting, systems analyses and maintenance, applications to specific engineering systems, CAD/CAM, fluid power, heating and cooling, manufacturing systems, principles of mechanics, properties of materials and report writing. Instruction includes, but is not limited to safety, ethics, power, problem solving, teamwork, engineering graphics, automated systems, fundamental electronics, manufacturing systems, civil, mechanical, structural, engineering principals and practices introduction to robotics, advance manufacturing as well as adhering to the STEM initiative.
Academic Performance
Overall SPR Peer Rank8th out of 10
Overall SPR Peer Rank6th of 9
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Performance Tier: ClimateREINFORCE
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Students Who Graduate in 4 Years87%
This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within 4 years.
College Enrollment Rates73%
School Culture
Student Attendance93%
This is the average daily attendance at the school – on average, what percent of all the students enrolled at the school are in attendance. We don’t know why students may not be attending the school, but if this is a low number it is likely that teachers may have to spend more time reviewing material that absent students miss, making it harder to move forward in a class.
AttendanceNo more than 10 absences; no more than 10 instances of lateness on most recent final report card
BehaviorNo negative disciplinary reports on most recent final report card
School Fit
Total Enrollment648
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Demographics
Black 28.59%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Asian 5.69%
Filipino 0%
Hispanic 25.9%
Pacific Islander 0%
White 36.53%
Two or More Races 2.99%
This tells us about the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the students that attend the school. Is it important to you that there is diversity in your high school? Are you more comfortable being around other students that have a similar racial/ethnic background as you?
General Information
School TypeCity Wide Admission
Grades Served9 - 12
School PartnersAssociation of ArchitectsBurns EngineeringCity of Philadelphia AgenciesDistrict Council 21 Finishing Trades InstituteGreater Northeast Chamber of CommerceInc.Lockheed MartinPhiladelphia AcademiesTrade and Union Training Centers
Learn Morehttp://philasd.org/swenson
Courses Offered
Classes and AcademicsAdvanced PlacementAP EconomicsAP English Literature and CompositionInstrumental Music EnsembleTutoring
CTE Courses and ProgramsAutobody Collision Repair
Extracurriculars
College and CareerAuto CompetitionsCollege 70%Culinary CompetitionsDECAHealth Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
College: Dual Enrollment(Not Available)
Sports(Not Available)
ArtsArt ClubYearbook
Media(Not Available)
STEMTechnology Student Association
Cultural/Ethnic Language Clubs(Not Available)
Health and Wellness(Not Available)
Life and LeadershipAmerican Red Cross ClubJROTC - AIR FORCE
Parents and Community(Not Available)
OtherProm Committee