Randolph Technical High School is a Philadelphia public high school that is named in honor of A. Philip Randolph, a union and civil rights leader, and is run by the Philadelphia School District.
Serving 436 students in grades 9-12, Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
82%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School often compared to?
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School, Saul W B Agricultural School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School?
436 students attend Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School?
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School offer ?
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School part of?
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School located?
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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