- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apex, NC
Apex Friendship High
Federal NCES profile for Apex Friendship High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003351
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apex Friendship High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Apex Friendship High has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Friendship High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Apex Friendship High held near 2,761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 132.1 → 134.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370472003351 · Apex, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,748 enr · 20.8:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Enloe High (2,643 students)
Apex Friendship High held near 2,761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 132.1 → 134.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Apex Friendship High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road High
2,411 students
What this shows Apex Friendship High reports 2,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apex Friendship High compares
Apex Friendship High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 87% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,748 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,748
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Asian 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Apex Friendship High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apex Friendship High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apex Friendship High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Apex
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Apex Friendship High
How many students attend Apex Friendship High?
Apex Friendship High has 2,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,772 (2022-23) → 2,761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship High?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Friendship High is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apex Friendship High?
8.5% of students at Apex Friendship High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apex Friendship High?
The largest demographic group at Apex Friendship High is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex Friendship High?
Apex Friendship High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apex Friendship High rank among high schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Apex Friendship High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Apex, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Apex Friendship High, Wake County Schools also operates Enloe High (2,643 students), Panther Creek High (2,609 students), and Millbrook High (2,498 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.