RANDOLPH A. PHILIP AVT HIGH SCHOOL

Randolph A. Philip AVT HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 479 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Randolph A. Philip AVT HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Randolph A. Philip Career and Technical High School, located at 3101 Henry Avenue in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, is a specialized institution within the School District of Philadelphia. The school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and workforce readiness by providing students with hands-on, industry-specific training. By integrating rigorous academic standards with vocational and technical curricula, the school aims to prepare its students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into competitive career paths.

The school is well-known for its technical programs, which typically include fields such as health-related technologies, computer systems, and various trade-based skills. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and industries, Randolph A. Philip provides students with experiential learning opportunities and the chance to earn industry-recognized certifications before graduation. The school's mission centers on empowering students with the practical skills and professional discipline necessary to succeed in a modern, technology-driven economy.

For more information, contact Randolph A. Philip AVT HS at (215) 227-4407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129-1132
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RANDOLPH A. PHILIP AVT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 479 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
479
Teachers:
31.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 479 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RANDOLPH A. PHILIP AVT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
White
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
36.7%
Male
63.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.