How many students attend Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School?

Students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School are 82% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% White.

Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Summary:

Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania high schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance compared to other schools in the state. Proficiency rates on Keystone Exams are extremely low, with only 8.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 41.6% statewide and 25.7% in the district. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 68.6% to 87.5% in recent years, which is below the state average, and dropout rates have been as high as 5.9% in recent years. The school serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a predominantly African American student body.

In comparison, the nearby High School of Engineering & Science, a magnet school, significantly outperforms Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and rankings. Other nearby schools, such as Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School, also demonstrate better performance than Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School, though they still struggle compared to the state average. In contrast, Central High School, a highly selective magnet school in the district, ranks among the top 5 high schools in Pennsylvania and demonstrates exceptional student performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1132

(215) 400-3840

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
625^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,114

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.7%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 30^th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School is 12.3, which is the 21^st best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School is $11,114. 50 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School 625^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	3.52	580^th	604	4.0%
2007	8.41	571^st	615	7.2%
2008	21.69	538^th	621	13.4%
2009	12.51	572^nd	632	9.5%
2010	19.51	572^nd	649	11.9%
2011	35.67	515^th	660	22.0%
2012	9.60	603^rd	664	9.2%
2013	2.41	558^th	591	5.6%
2014	1.38	556^th	580	4.1%
2015	3.21	632^nd	680	7.1%
2016	6.59	606^th	677	10.5%
2017	1.06	644^th	663	2.9%
2018	1.98	641^st	673	4.8%
2019	1.42	669^th	693	3.5%
2022	3.19	617^th	634	2.7%
2023	3.86	656^th	674	2.7%
2024	7.18	625^th	686	8.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.72	629^th	652	3.5%
2024	7.58	620^th	664	6.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.40	630^th	665	5.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.36	429^th	502	14.5%
2024	19.94	436^th	513	15.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.01	583^rd	662	11.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.52	237^th	260	8.8%
2024	20.30	229^th	284	19.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	8	421	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2006	11	393	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2007	5	364	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2008	5	347	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	1	370
2009	5	365	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	1	392
2010	3	375	2	24	1	n/a	n/a	1	406
2011	6	321	1	23	0	0	1	0	352
2012	7	353	1	34	0	0	0	0	395
2013	11	486	2	40	0	0	0	0	539
2014	11	480	2	39	1	0	4	0	537
2015	9	484	2	38	0	0	3	0	536
2016	9	503	2	35	1	0	4	0	554
2017	7	468	1	36	0	0	2	0	514
2018	13	432	1	8	4	1	20	0	479
2019	7	372	3	14	2	1	17	0	416
2020	6	328	1	26	0	1	9	0	371
2021	9	391	1	40	0	0	18	0	459
2022	8	395	3	36	0	0	23	0	465
2023	10	323	1	39	1	0	18	0	392
2024	11	356	0	43	1	0	25	0	436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	434	23.0	18.9	0
2006	408	25.0	16.3	80.1
2007	383	26.0	14.7	n/a
2008	370	25.1	14.7	n/a
2009	392	25.5	15.4	83.6
2010	406	26.0	15.6	99.5
2011	352	28.2	12.4	99.1
2012	395	26.8	14.7	99.2
2013	539	36.9	14.5	99.4
2014	537	34.5	15.5	99.4
2015	536	36.0	14.8	99.4
2016	554	33.0	16.7	100
2017	514	34.0	15.1	100
2018	479	31.2	15.3	100
2019	416	30.0	13.8	100
2020	371	30.0	12.3	100
2021	459	30.9	14.8	99.3
2022	465	34.2	13.5	99.4
2023	392	31.2	12.5	100
2024	436	35.2	12.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	434	23.0	18.9	0
2006	408	25.0	16.3	80.1
2007	383	26.0	14.7	n/a
2008	370	25.1	14.7	n/a
2009	392	25.5	15.4	83.6
2010	406	26.0	15.6	99.5
2011	352	28.2	12.4	99.1
2012	395	26.8	14.7	99.2
2013	539	36.9	14.5	99.4
2014	537	34.5	15.5	99.4
2015	536	36.0	14.8	99.4
2016	554	33.0	16.7	100
2017	514	34.0	15.1	100
2018	479	31.2	15.3	100
2019	416	30.0	13.8	100
2020	371	30.0	12.3	100
2021	459	30.9	14.8	99.3
2022	465	34.2	13.5	99.4
2023	392	31.2	12.5	100
2024	436	35.2	12.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,022 (40.6%)	$2,961 (59.4%)	$4,983
2020	$3,693 (38.9%)	$5,794 (61.1%)	$9,488
2021	$4,012 (45.8%)	$4,740 (54.2%)	$8,752
2022	$5,568 (50.1%)	$5,546 (49.9%)	$11,114

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 669^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 656^th of 674 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School)	8.4	1.2	7.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School)	1.7	4.9	3.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School)	23.8	23	0.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	392	5.8%
African American	372	323	13.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	14	39	178.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	7	10	42.9%
Two or More Races	17	18	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School	Public	9-12	3101 Henry Avenue	Philadelphia	19129	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3840	436	35	12.3	100.0%	11 (2.5%)	356 (81.7%)	43 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	7.2	625^th of 686 public high schools	8.9%		3.9	656^th of 674 public high schools	2.7%	31	8.8	1.3	38.5											$11,114	$5,568	$5,546
Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School	Public	9-12	2150 West Lehigh Avenue	Philadelphia	19132	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7050	769	54	14.3	100.0%	7 (0.9%)	687 (89.3%)	52 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	2.3	673^rd of 686 public high schools	1.9%		3.4	662^nd of 674 public high schools	1.8%	11	0.6	5.8	15.3											$9,688	$4,579	$5,110
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	1798 West Hunting Park Avenue	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Gratz Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 227-4408	1,036	59	17.5	99.7%	5 (0.5%)	890 (85.9%)	104 (10.0%)	5 (0.5%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	3.3	661^st of 686 public high schools	3.6%		5.1	640^th of 674 public high schools	5.0%	21	1.9	5.9	25.7		8.8	10.6	9.6	27.7	27.7		41.7	38.9	40.4	$21,794	$4,913	$16,881
Strawberry Mansion High School	Public	9-12	3133 Ridge Ave	Philadelphia	19121	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7500	245	28	8.7	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	226 (92.2%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1.8	680^th of 686 public high schools	0.9%		3.3	663^rd of 674 public high schools	1.6%	17	0.0	0.0	11.1											$26,365	$12,983	$13,382
Multicultural Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	3821 N. Broad St.	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Multicultural Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 227-0513	244	17	14.0	98.8%	2 (0.8%)	211 (86.5%)	20 (8.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	36.9	478^th of 686 public high schools	30.3%		48.3	394^th of 674 public high schools	41.5%	84	38.8	30.6	55.1											$18,350	$3,330	$15,021
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	5700 Wayne Avenue	Philadelphia	19144	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Pickett Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 866-9000	905	58	15.6	99.7%	3 (0.3%)	834 (92.2%)	39 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.7%)	7.5	623^rd of 686 public high schools	9.2%		9	607^th of 674 public high schools	9.9%	16	6.9	7.9	38.8	4.0	8.1	15.8	9.3	29.6	29.6	22.0	30.9	33.6	29.1	$22,415	$5,415	$17,000
Technical Freire Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	2221 North Broad Street	Philadelphia	19132	Philadelphia County	Technical Freire Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 507-1111	489	41	11.9	99.4%	1 (0.2%)	441 (90.2%)	27 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	17.1	570^th of 686 public high schools	16.9%		12.1	587^th of 674 public high schools	12.9%	17	15.6	22.9	47.7											$20,101	$4,478	$15,623
High School of Engineering & Science	Public, Magnet	7-12	1600 W Norris St	Philadelphia	19121	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7380	843	53	15.8	100.0%	73 (8.7%)	497 (59.0%)	101 (12.0%)	121 (14.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.8%)	78.4	125^th of 686 public high schools	81.8%		78.5	123^rd of 674 public high schools	81.8%	2	47.5	66.3	82.4		81.8	32.7	46.8	74.5	74.5		95.5	74.5	80.5	$16,165	$8,238	$7,927
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson	Public, Magnet	9-12	2118-2160 N 13th Street	Philadelphia	19122	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7420	316	23	13.7	100.3%	9 (2.8%)	201 (63.6%)	90 (28.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	5.9	631^st of 686 public high schools	8.0%		5.9	630^th of 674 public high schools	6.5%	1	1.6	7.4	36.7											$17,363	$9,005	$8,357
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School	Public	9-12	2300 W Master St	Philadelphia	19121	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 687-1172	302	23	13.0	99.0%	2 (0.7%)	270 (89.4%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	2.7	668^th of 686 public high schools	2.6%		3.1	667^th of 674 public high schools	1.0%	1	3.3	1.7	20.7											$22,407	$9,177	$13,229

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