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Apalachee High School

#147 in Best Public High Schools in Georgia
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Winder, GA
  • 312 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Apalachee High School is an above average, public school located in Winder, GA. It has 1,754 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 33% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.
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    (770) 586-5111
    940 Haymon Morris Rd
    Winder, GA 30680

    Apalachee High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    40%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    33%
    Average Graduation Rate
    83%
    Average SAT
    1100
    212 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    117 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $56,119
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $941
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $134,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 89 responses
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    • Senior Week, Class color day, Honor Roll Lunch
      28%
    • Wear pj bottoms
      15%
    • Senior Bands-- home athletic games for free
      13%
    • Band performances
      11%
    • International Night.
      7%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • Football games
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,754
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    51%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.42 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.42 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.42 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,049
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.8%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.54 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.54 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.54 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,744/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.57 responses
    26%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.57 responses
    51%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.57 responses
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    Apalachee High School Reviews

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    My overall experience at Apalachee is great! Our school does not offer many clubs initially, but more and more clubs and activities are created for students to participate in recent years, like the Esport Club, Anime Club, and others. Compare to some of the bigger schools, Apalachee definitely lacks some resources. Our AP courses are plenty, but not enough. However, the administrators really try their best to incorporate different AP courses for the students.
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    Apalachee high school is one of a kind and in most aspects, that is a great thing. As a student-athlete, I was very involved in sports and tried to be apart of as many clubs as possible. As a school, resources are limited to help students succeed in these fields such as funds. We have always thrived in the classroom when students were comfortable with their placements. One of the biggest issues with the school is the fact that many students are placed in classrooms requiring more skill and effort then what that student is ready for or able to put forth. Often times, many students are forced into academic classes higher then what they are prepared for or wanting to be apart of. Many students are put into AP classes when they don't want to be placed in such an environment. Students as a whole are not properly informed of options with paths that can be taken and how they will be achieved.
    Apalachee High School is quite the spectacle. The teachers and administrators care about the students and the knowledge that they're obtaining. The academics are quite easy when compared to schools in other counties (i.e. Gwinnett County) and so are the standards to graduate. As far as diversity goes, there is some, but nothing that is too prominent. There are also a vast amount of clubs offered which gives students the opportunity to do or achieve things after school.