Randolph A. Philip Avt High School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(215) 227-4407
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School serves 479 students in grades 9-12.
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School's student population of 479 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2631 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 90% | 15% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Randolph A. Philip Avt High School is Eastern University Academy Charter School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rhodes E Washington School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Eastern University Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 313 students10
0.3 miles
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131 0.3 7-12 313 - Philadelphia Rhodes E Washington School Math: 7% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 552 students10
0.4 miles
2900 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402 0.4 K-8 552 - Philadelphia Mifflin Thomas School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 329 students10
0.7 miles
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 951-4007 0.7 PK-8 329 - Philadelphia Wissahickon Charter School Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 45%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 939 students10
0.7 miles
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020 0.7 K-8 939 - Philadelphia Allen Dr Ethel School Math: 5% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 450 students10
0.8 miles
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4404 0.8 PK-8 450
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