- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apex, NC
Apex High
Federal NCES profile for Apex High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472001829
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apex High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Apex High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apex High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Apex High held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 127.7 → 126.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-66 students YoY 370472001829 · Apex, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,449 enr · 19.3:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Apex High held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-66 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 127.7 → 126.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Apex High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
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
- This school
Apex High
2,449 students
- Leesville Road
Leesville Road High
2,411 students
What this shows Apex High reports 2,449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apex High compares
Apex 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 72% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,449 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,449
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 12.7%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Apex High is more 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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesville Road High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apex High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 2,411
- 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 (~2,449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apex High
How many students attend Apex High?
Apex High has 2,449 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,500 (2022-23) → 2,434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex High?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex High is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apex High?
18.5% of students at Apex High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apex High?
The largest demographic group at Apex High is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex High?
Apex High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Apex High ranks #2 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 High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.