APOPKA HIGH SCHOOL
APOPKA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in APOPKA, FL with about 3,350 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 154 teachers, APOPKA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
APOPKA HIGH School, located at 555 W. Martin St. in Apopka, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, APOPKA HIGH School is widely recognized for its strong culture of school spirit and its highly competitive athletic programs, frequently referred to as the "home of the Blue Darters." The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, academic clubs, and community service organizations, all aimed at fostering student leadership and engagement. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school serves as a central hub for the Apopka community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of excellence in both scholastic and extracurricular pursuits.
For more information, contact APOPKA HIGH at (407) 905-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
APOPKA, FL 32712-3544
(407) 905-5500
http://apopkahs.ocps.net/
APOPKA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in APOPKA, FL with about 3,350 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ORANGE
- Total Students:
- 3,350
- Teachers:
- 154
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3,350 students
- White
- 34.8%
- Black or African American
- 31.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.6%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.