APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Apex Friendship High is a public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Apex, NC with about 2,243 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 109 teachers, Apex Friendship High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Friendship High School, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System. Opened in 2015, the school was designed to accommodate the rapid growth of the surrounding suburban community. It serves a diverse student body with a modern, sprawling campus that emphasizes technology integration and collaborative learning environments. The school is widely recognized for its "Patriot" pride and maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique elective programs.
Beyond its academic offerings, Apex Friendship is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular landscape, which includes competitive athletics, award-winning fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community culture that focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Its proximity to the Research Triangle Park area allows for unique partnerships and opportunities, making it a highly sought-after institution for families moving into the region.
For more information, contact Apex Friendship High at (919) 694-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Apex, NC with about 2,243 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,243
- Teachers:
- 109.5
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 2,243 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.