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 349 students in grades 9-12, 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- 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
School Overview
A. Philip Randolph Academies's student population of 349 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
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 0.36, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 88%.
How many students attend A. Philip Randolph Academies?
349 students attend A. Philip Randolph Academies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of A. Philip Randolph Academies students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% 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 9-12 (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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