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Apex Friendship High

7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC, 27502

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 66 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Apex Friendship High

Apex Friendship High School is a public high school in Apex, North Carolina. It is part of the Wake County Public School System and serves students in grades 9–12. The school opened to help the area grow quickly. It has about 2,200 to 2,400 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1. It has modern facilities and a modern learning environment. Apex Friendship High School has a full college-preparatory and career-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and sports. The school puts a lot of stress on academic rigor, career readiness, and getting students involved. There are a lot of clubs and leadership opportunities outside of school. The students come from a variety of backgrounds, just like the people who live in Apex and the surrounding Triangle area. About 64% of students are good at math, and about 85% are good at reading (ELA). Apex Friendship High School is a public school that gets money from the state and local governments for education. Students take college-readiness tests like the SAT and ACT. You can also explore the best middle schools in Apex.

Apex Friendship High Contact Information

Address

7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC, 27502

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Phone

(919) 694-0500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 85% in Reading.
135
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2761
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 66 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Apex Friendship High

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
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM to 2:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 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 67.29%
Asian 11.88%
Hispanic 9.42%
Black 7.06%
Two+ Races 4.09%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
67.29%
Asian
11.88%
Hispanic
9.42%
Black
7.06%
Two+ Races
4.09%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2761
46.79%
1292 Female
53.21%
1469 Male

Student Population

2761 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

345 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Apex Friendship Patriots varsity basketball team played Green Level High School in mid-January. You can watch the game again on the NFHS Network. In the meantime, the school has stayed in the news because of local arguments about where students can park and how to use residential lots near campus.

FAQ

Q1. Is Wake County Public Schools the same as Apex Friendship High School?

Ans. Yes, the Wake County Public School System runs the school.


Q2. What grades does Apex Friendship High School teach?

Ans. The school is for kids in grades 9 through 12.


Q3. Does Apex Friendship High School have Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, there are many AP classes that students who qualify can take.


Q4. Are there programs for career and technical education (CTE)?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in more than one CTE pathway.


Q5. Are there sports and other activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, sports teams, and other student groups.


Q6. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in San Apex?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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