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School Comparison

Swenson Arts & Technology HS
vs.
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Swenson Arts & Technology HS
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
  • Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reported a higher students per counselor than Swenson Arts & Technology HS (636:1 vs. 253:1).
  • Swenson Arts & Technology HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (270 vs. 148).
  • Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reported a higher sat/act participation than Swenson Arts & Technology HS (205 vs. 124).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Swenson Arts & Technology HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (270 vs. 148).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reported a higher graduating cohort than Swenson Arts & Technology HS (159 vs. 150).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reported a higher sat/act participation than Swenson Arts & Technology HS (205 vs. 124).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Swenson Arts & Technology HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (18 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush reported a higher students per counselor than Swenson Arts & Technology HS (636:1 vs. 253:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

2 metrics were reported by Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. Comparable data for Swenson Arts & Technology HS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
64

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Swenson Arts & Technology HS
$18,328.8
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Swenson Arts & Technology HS
41.3%
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
41.3%
State revenue share
Swenson Arts & Technology HS
45.1%
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Swenson Arts & Technology HS
13.6%
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Swenson Arts & Technology HS
37.2%
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
37.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Poverty rate
Philadelphia County
22%
Philadelphia County
22%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Philadelphia County
4.5%
Philadelphia County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.