- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
A. Philip Randolph Academies
Federal NCES profile for A. Philip Randolph Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000773
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. Philip Randolph Academies earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools.
- #83 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A. Philip Randolph Academies has class sizes smaller than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. Philip Randolph Academies ranks #83 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
A. Philip Randolph Academies shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120048000773 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 14.5:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
A. Philip Randolph Academies shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
A. Philip Randolph Academies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 349
A. Philip Randolph Academies
349 students
What this shows A. Philip Randolph Academies reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. Philip Randolph Academies compares
A. Philip Randolph Academies is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Florida - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.4%
White 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, A. Philip Randolph Academies is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. Philip Randolph Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. Philip Randolph Academies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. Philip Randolph Academies
How many students attend A. Philip Randolph Academies?
A. Philip Randolph Academies has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Philip Randolph Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Philip Randolph Academies is 14.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. Philip Randolph Academies?
73.3% of students at A. Philip Randolph Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. Philip Randolph Academies?
The largest demographic group at A. Philip Randolph Academies is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. Philip Randolph Academies?
A. Philip Randolph Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. Philip Randolph Academies rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, A. Philip Randolph Academies ranks #83 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides A. Philip Randolph Academies, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.