Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School

3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

www.philasd.org

437 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

437

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	50
Black	358
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
358 (81.9%)
Hispanic
50 (11.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
White
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3840
Website:	http://www.philasd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 79