The A. Philip Randolph Campus High School is a four-year public high school in New York City. It is located in Harlem, adjacent to the City College of New York. It occupies a landmark building formerly occupied by The High School of Music & Art.
Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
A Philip Randolph Campus High School's student population of 1,387 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Rankings
A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A Philip Randolph Campus High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2311 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Philip Randolph Campus High School's ranking?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School is ranked #2311 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are A Philip Randolph Campus High School often compared to?
A Philip Randolph Campus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beacon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
The graduation rate of A Philip Randolph Campus High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
1,387 students attend A Philip Randolph Campus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of A Philip Randolph Campus High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does A Philip Randolph Campus High School offer ?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A Philip Randolph Campus High School part of?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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