Randolph A. Philip AVT High School

Randolph A. Philip AVT High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3101 Henry Ave,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
4.3
3.0
465 Students
C
Niche Grade
A. Philip Randolph Technical High School (Randolph) is a career and technical high school in East Falls, PA serving about 500 students in grades nine through 12. The school serves students from a variety of neighborhoods within the school district of Philadelphia. To give students a head start on a career and college application, the school offers eight career and technical programs including construction technology, automotive and collision repair, EMT and Fire Academy, culinary arts, welding, health-related technology, and advanced electronics. Students can also earn a place in the National Honor Society and obtain college credit through a special dual enrollment agreement with Thomas Jefferson University. In addition to these unique educational opportunities, the school offers students athletics like bowling, football, baseball, cheerleading, volleyball, and track, and field. Finally, students can join Career and Technical Student organizations such as Health Occupations Students of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America, and SkillsUSA, for the opportunity to compete nationally and at the state level in their chosen fields of study. At Randolph, students will be encouraged to develop leadership skills, and prepare for livable wage income or continuing education after graduation.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
940
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
455:1

Student Diversity

Male
66.6%
Female
33.4%
Black
82.4%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
White
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 21 Students
Drexel University 19 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 16 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 15 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 13 Students
Morgan State University 12 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 12 Students
Penn State 10 Students
University of Pittsburgh 9 Students
Culinary Institute of America 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 16 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 13 Students
Business 8 Students
Biology 6 Students
Automotive Mechanics 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Small Business Management 4 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
7/1/2024
Randolph high school gets students ready for the real world after high school there is a very high chance you will have a job depending on your shop before graduating
4.0 NicheUser
7/30/2016
They all take they time to teach they nice to me,
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/25/2022
This is the worst school ever please do not and I mean do not send your kids here, these people are crazy!!!
1.0 parent
2/17/2012
My child attended this school during the 2011-2012 school year. I had to pull my child out during the first quarter. This was my child first Public School experience. We choose the school because of its small classroom size. At the beginning of the school year we learned that the entire leadership h...
5.0 parent
2/28/2008
5.0 other
1/15/2008

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Randolph A. Philip AVT High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 465 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Randolph A. Philip AVT High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average SAT score is 940. The average home value in this area is $402,154. Discover additional schools in the area, like Strawberry Mansion High School, Murrell Dobbins High School, Girls High School, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Randolph A. Philip AVT High School.

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