A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES

1157 GOLFAIR BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

www.duvalschools.org/aprtech

389 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

A. Philip Randolph Academies, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized career and technical high school within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is uniquely designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and workforce readiness by integrating rigorous academic instruction with hands-on vocational training. Its curriculum is centered on preparing students for high-demand industries, offering specialized programs that allow learners to earn industry-recognized certifications, gain practical experience, and develop the technical proficiencies necessary for immediate career entry or continued post-secondary education.

Beyond its technical focus, A. Philip Randolph Academies emphasizes the development of professional habits and critical thinking skills in an environment tailored to the students' specific career pathways. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, the school provides students with mentorship opportunities and a clear understanding of the modern professional landscape. The academy aims to empower its student body by equipping them with both the academic foundation and the applied skills required to succeed in a competitive global economy.

389

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	31
Black	285
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
285 (73.3 %)
White
50 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.0 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)924-3011
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/aprtech
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Grade 9	118
Grade 10	116
Grade 11	62
Grade 12	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	50.9%
Male	191	49.1%

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