Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, A. Philip Randolph Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Black
99%
18%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend A. Philip Randolph Technical High School?
104 students attend A. Philip Randolph Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of A. Philip Randolph Technical High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Philip Randolph Technical High School?
A. Philip Randolph Technical High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does A. Philip Randolph Technical High School offer ?
A. Philip Randolph Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A. Philip Randolph Technical High School part of?
A. Philip Randolph Technical High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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