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Apex High

Apex, North Carolina

2,500 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(919)387-2208School Website

#20

Best ACT in North Carolina High Schools

2,500

Students

19.6:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,220

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

25

A+

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

34%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
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Academic Grades

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Academic Pathways

Explore 109 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Apex High

Drawing - Visual Art Specialization (Intermediate)
9-12

Introduces elements and principles of design through drawing media techniques.

Painting - Visual Art Specialization (Proficient) Honors
9-12

Explores painting media and techniques for motivated students.

Sculpture/Ceramics - Visual Art Specialization (Intermediate)
9-12

Knowledge and technical abilities in 3D design using clay.

Sculpture/Ceramics - Visual Art Specialization (Proficient) Honors
9-12

Advanced 3D design using clay, wood, wire, and plaster.

Sculpture/Ceramics - Visual Art Specialization (Advanced) Honors
9-12

Concentrated study in sculptural areas with portfolio goals.

Visual Arts - Beginning
9-12

Introduction to design through drawing, painting, ceramics, and art history.

Visual Arts - Intermediate
9-12

In-depth study of design, expanding technical abilities in multiple media.

Visual Arts - Proficient Honors
9-12

Advanced art involving in-depth knowledge of processes and history.

Visual Arts - Advanced Honors
9-12

Concentrated study with specific portfolio goals in theme-based work.

AP Studio Art (2D Design)
10-12

College-level studio art preparing for the AP Portfolio submission.

AP Studio Art (3D Design)
10-12

College-level studio art preparing for the AP Portfolio submission.

AP Studio Art (Drawing)
10-12

College-level studio art preparing for the AP Portfolio submission.

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Apex High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

October 12, 2026 – November 20, 2026

PreACT

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window
NC

January 11, 2027 – March 12, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

Testing window
NC

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 1

Testing window
NC

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 2

Testing window
NC

April 6, 2027 – April 16, 2027

ACT — Spring - Window 3

Testing window
NC
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School Details
Address

1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502

Phone

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