A. Philip Randolph Campus High School: admissions and school facts
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School (DBN 06M540) is a New York City public high school in Manhattanville, Manhattan with 5 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Language criteria. Its average SAT is 922 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 68% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 5
- Average SAT
- 922
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 68%
- College and career rate
- 57%
- Students
- 1256
- Applicants per seat
- 1–2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M19B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
101 seats · 96 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedM19C
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
53 seats · 38 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedM19J
Focus: Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
79 seats · 63 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedM19K
Focus: Health Professions
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
102 seats · 76 applicants · 1 per seat
Language criteriaM19L
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
27 seats · 58 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents
About the school
APRCHS was founded in 1979 as an educational collaboration between the New York City Department of Education and the City College of New York. Since that time APRCHS has produced generations of successful students who have gone on to great success in college and their adult careers. A. Philip Randolph said that âÃÂÃÂA community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest civil, economic, and social rights that the biggest and most powerful possess.âÃÂàThe mission of A. Philip Randolph Campus High School is to provide the highest quality education to public high school students in order to provide them with the skills and experiences necessary to prepare them to succeed in our nationâÃÂÃÂs top competitive colleges and universities. I hope that you will explore our newly revised website to learn more about the exciting things...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Pre-Calculus, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Stunt
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Economic need index
- 91%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 61%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 78%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 443 West 135 Street, New York, NY 10031
- Neighborhood
- Manhattanville
- Subway
- 1 to 137th St-City College; B, C to 135th St
- Bus
- Bx19, Bx33, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M125, M2, M3, M4, M5
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:19 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into A. Philip Randolph Campus High School?
A. Philip Randolph Campus High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Screened, Language criteria. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is A. Philip Randolph Campus High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 1 to 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at A. Philip Randolph Campus High School?
The average SAT was 922 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at A. Philip Randolph Campus High School?
68% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 57% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is A. Philip Randolph Campus High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 443 West 135 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 137th St-City College; B, C to 135th St. Bus: Bx19, Bx33, M10, M100, M101, M104, M11, M125, M2, M3, M4, M5.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are