APEX ACADEMY

APEX Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 401 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, APEX Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

APEX Academy (Academic Performance Excellence) is a specialized public pilot high school located in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the academy is designed to offer a more intimate, personalized learning environment than traditional large high schools. It focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates high academic standards with a supportive culture intended to prepare students for success in higher education and future professional careers.

Beyond its academic core, APEX Academy is recognized for its commitment to student-centered support and its location within a collaborative school complex. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and faculty, the school aims to address the individual needs of its diverse student body. Its position on the third floor of the Wilton Place facility allows it to operate as a distinct, focused learning community while still providing students with access to the broader resources and extracurricular opportunities available through the Los Angeles public school system.

For more information, contact APEX Academy at (323) 817-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.