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A. Philip Randolph Campus High School
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Manhattan NY
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What’s Special
Programs in humanities, medicine and engineering; Spanish-English dual-language instruction
The Downside
Poor attendance, low graduation rates for students with disabilities and English language learners
A. Philip Randolph is a midsize school housed in a gothic-style 1942 building known for its high ceilings and natural light. There are some "amazing teachers with engaging classes" and "great opportunties" but also many "kids skipping class, security guards yelling at the children" and some "disrespectful teachers," a student wrote on the InsideSchools website.
The school has programs in humanities, engineering and medicine that offer advanced courses and classes tailored to the programs' themes, such as Dystopian Novels, Introduction to Health Careers, and Science Research. Students can also take free college classes at the City College of New York, the Borough of Manhattan Community College or Touro College, as well as join programs like the Gateway Pre-Medical Honors Society, where A. Philip Randolph students are tutored and mentored by CUNY School of Medicine students.
There is a dual-language program (Spanish and English) where students study subjects such as history, science and math in both Spanish and English.
According to the Quality Review, teacher effectiveness could be more developed. While the overall graduation rate runs close to the citywide average, the graduation rates for students with disabilities and English language learners run far below the citywide average. Attendance is well below the citywide average.
Students enjoy many extracurricular activities, such as National Society for Black Engineers, student government, and a range of clubs and PSAL sports teams.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: A. Philip Randolph has ICT (integrated co-teaching) and self-contained class settings.
ADMISSIONS: Open to New York City students. The Academic Professions program admits students according to the educational option formula, which is designed to accept a mix of low-, average- and high-achieving students. The academies of humanities, medicine and engineering admit students based on review of their grades, test scores, and records of attendance and lateness. The dual-language program screens for language fluency to ensure a balance of English language learners (Spanish-dominant speakers) and English-proficient students. (Katharine Safter, web reports, May 2018)
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Is this school safe and well-run?
From 2018-19 NYC School Survey
From 2017-18 NY State Report Card
From this school's most recent Quality Review Report
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
How do students perform academically?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Who does this school serve?
From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
From 2020 School Directories
How does this school serve special populations?
From 2018-19 School Quality Guide
Programs & Admissions
From the 2021 High School Directory
Program Description:
Liberal arts curriculum. Electives are offered in all subject areas, including technology.
Program Description:
This academy offers students the opportunity to explore the liberal arts as they prepare for entry to a competitive college or university. Students take courses such as Introduction to the Humanities, Multicultural Studies, The Language of Argument, Reading and Writing New York, Dystopian Novels, AP US History, AP English Composition, and AP English Literature.
Program Description:
This academy offers students the opportunity to explore careers in Engineering. Students take courses as part of the national Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum which is taught at America's top secondary schools for engineering. More information about the PLTW program can be found at pltw.org.
Program Description:
This academy allows students to explore careers in the health professions. Students take courses such as Introduction to Health Careers, Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Medicine, and Science Research. Students may also apply to the prestigious Gateway to Medicine honors program through CCNY which offers exclusive college prep and internship experiences. Students in the Gateway program are also offered enrichment opportunities with the Sophie Davis School of Medicine within CCNY.
Program Description:
Dual Language programs are designed to integrate English Language Learners with English-proficient students to receive content instruction in English and a target language. This program is open to all students regardless of interest area.
Academics
Language Courses
French, Spanish
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History
Sports
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools
Contact & Location
Location
to 137th St-City College; 
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to 135th St
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