A. Philip Randolph Academies of Technology, also known as Randolph Skill Center High School and formerly known as Northside Skills Center, is one of twelve high schools in Jacksonville, Florida to offer the advanced curriculum and skills training of Duval County's MAGNET programs.
Serving 341 students in grades 8-12, A. Philip Randolph Academies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. Philip Randolph Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A. Philip Randolph Academies's student population of 341 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. Philip Randolph Academies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Philip Randolph Academies is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3534 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
75%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Philip Randolph Academies's ranking?
A. Philip Randolph Academies is ranked #3534 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are A. Philip Randolph Academies often compared to?
A. Philip Randolph Academiesis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson High School, Stanton College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A. Philip Randolph Academies?
The graduation rate of A. Philip Randolph Academies is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend A. Philip Randolph Academies?
341 students attend A. Philip Randolph Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of A. Philip Randolph Academies students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. Philip Randolph Academies?
A. Philip Randolph Academies has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. Philip Randolph Academies offer ?
A. Philip Randolph Academies offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Philip Randolph Academies part of?
A. Philip Randolph Academies is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is A. Philip Randolph Academies located?
A. Philip Randolph Academies is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.
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