APOPKA HIGH

apopkahs.ocps.net/

3,507 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

3,507

Total Students

143.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for APOPKA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	961
Hispanic	1,260
Black	1,111
Asian	71
Two or More	89
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
1,260 (35.9 %)
Black
1,111 (31.7 %)
White
961 (27.4 %)
Two or More
89 (2.5 %)
Asian
71 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)905-5500
Website:	http://apopkahs.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	143.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 974

Grade 10 877

Grade 11 877

Grade 12 779