Enrollment
1,421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
Federal NCES profile for A Philip Randolph Campus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008304305
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 Campus High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #104 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A Philip Randolph Campus High School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks #104 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008304305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A Philip Randolph Campus High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at A Philip Randolph Campus High School
A Philip Randolph Campus High School is a high-poverty, large high school in New York, New York, enrolling 1,421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 48% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,421 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students) alongside A Philip Randolph Campus High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A Philip Randolph Campus High School compares
A Philip Randolph Campus High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,421
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 32.4%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, A Philip Randolph Campus High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How A Philip Randolph Campus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A Philip Randolph Campus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A Philip Randolph Campus High School
How many students attend A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School has 1,421 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at A Philip Randolph Campus High School is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
83.3% of students at A Philip Randolph Campus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
The largest demographic group at A Philip Randolph Campus High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A Philip Randolph Campus High School?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A Philip Randolph Campus High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, A Philip Randolph Campus High School ranks #104 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
Is A Philip Randolph Campus High School a good school?
A Philip Randolph Campus High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides A Philip Randolph Campus High School, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students), and Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (658 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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