Serving 281 students in grades 7-12, Apex Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#8077 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Apex Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apex Academy's ranking?
Apex Academy is ranked #8077 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apex Academy?
The graduation rate of Apex Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Apex Academy?
281 students attend Apex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Apex Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apex Academy?
Apex Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Apex Academy offer ?
Apex Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Apex Academy part of?
Apex Academy is part of Apex Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Apex Academy located?
Apex Academy is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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