Apex High School
School Overview
Apex High School is a public school located in Apex, North Carolina. It is a school in Wake County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, 81% of students are proficient in Math learning and 74% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,037 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 129 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,037 students are attending Apex High School. By gender, there are 1,015 and 1,022 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Apex High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 709 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Asian | 82 | 36 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| White | 558 | 278 | 280 |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| IDEA program | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 709 | 347 | 362 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 129 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Apex High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 95.3% of teachers are certified. 95.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 129 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 123 | 95.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 4.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 255 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 400,172 Households |
| Population | 1,047,127 |
| Male | 519,794 |
| Female | 549,285 |
| Child Population | 320,593 |
| Total Housing Units | 431,552 Units |
| Average House Value | $281,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,150 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $80,591 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.58% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Apex High School offers 31 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 796 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 456 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Apex High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 31 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 796 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 190 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 195 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 761 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 456 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Wake County Schools
In Wake County Schools, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in APEX, North Carolina
3 private schools are serving students in APEX, North Carolina. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.