Serving 465 students in grades 9-12, Randolph A. Philip Avt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School's student population of 465 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
85%
14%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Randolph A. Philip Avt High School often compared to?
Randolph A. Philip Avt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobbins Avt High School, Saul W B Agricultural School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School?
The graduation rate of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Randolph A. Philip Avt High School?
465 students attend Randolph A. Philip Avt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School?
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Randolph A. Philip Avt High School offer ?
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Randolph A. Philip Avt High School part of?
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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