Peak Charter Academy

1601 ORCHARD VILLAS AVE, APEX, NC 27502

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 11 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Peak Charter Academy

Peak Charter Academy, located in Apex, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school with a strong rating that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade (K–8) and has approximately 775 students with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. The school opened in 2017 and is part of the National Heritage Academies school system. The school focuses on college preparation through its curriculum, as well as moral development through its Moral Focus program. Nearly 84% of students are proficient in mathematics and 83% of students meet or exceed expectations in reading. Peak Charter Academy is led by Principal Kacey Gorman, enrolled over 175 students in its opening year, maintains high attendance expectations and encourages strong parental involvement.in its academic, creative, and character development program in modern classrooms with dedicated content area classrooms, specialized learning environments, and play spaces. Peak Charter Academy is ranked 45th in North Carolina Elementary Schools and 9th in North Carolina Middle Schools.

Contact Information

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 83% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
25
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
765
Total Students

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TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Peak Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

11

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.2%
Asian 40.2%
Hispanic 8.7%
Black 6.6%
Two+ Races 9.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
34.2%
Asian
40.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
6.6%
Two+ Races
9.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 765
50.1%
383 Female
49.9%
382 Male

Student Population

765 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Peak Charter Academy takes one of the top five spots for charter middle schools in the state of North Carolina for 2025.

On November 1, the school will host its Fall Festival with games, food and family activities.

Peak Productions, our student-led weekly newscast, is back with new segments and more students involved.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have regular parent-teacher meetings?

Ans. Yes, students meet with their teachers at least twice a year. They can also meet more if needed.

Q2. Is there support provided for students who are new to the school?

Ans. We offer orientation, a buddy system, and counseling to help new students get used to the school.

Q3. Are there language programs at your school?

Ans. Some grades have language programs that focus on basic language skills.

Q4. What is your policy about school uniforms?

Ans. Students must wear a uniform. This helps create consistency and boosts school spirit.

Q5. How is student safety monitored?

Ans. We have a secure entrance to control who enters the school. Visitors must check in, and we also have emergency plans ready.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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