Serving 2,772 students in grades 9-12, Apex Friendship High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apex Friendship High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Apex Friendship High School's student population of 2,772 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apex Friendship High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apex Friendship High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apex Friendship High School's ranking?
Apex Friendship High School is ranked #186 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Apex Friendship High School often compared to?
Apex Friendship High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apex High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apex Friendship High School?
The graduation rate of Apex Friendship High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Apex Friendship High School?
2,772 students attend Apex Friendship High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Apex Friendship High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apex Friendship High School?
Apex Friendship High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apex Friendship High School offer ?
Apex Friendship High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apex Friendship High School part of?
Apex Friendship High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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