Peak Charter Academy

Summary:

Peak Charter Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Apex, North Carolina, serving 767 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 72 out of 1,505 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peak Charter Academy's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the state and Wake County Schools district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.7% of 3rd-grade students at Peak Charter Academy were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.7%. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 79.5% to 92.7% across grades 3-8. Additionally, Peak Charter Academy's low-income students perform exceptionally well, with the school ranking 65th out of 1,450 North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to the nearby public schools in the Wake County School District, such as Highcroft Elementary, White Oak Elementary, and Olive Chapel Elementary, Peak Charter Academy consistently outperforms them in academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1601 Orchard Villas Ave
       Apex, NC  27502


(919) 377-1552

District: Peak Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
40.2%
White:
34.2%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Compare Details Peak Charter Academy ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Peak Charter Academy ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (40.2%), White (34.2%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peak Charter Academy is 22.9. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peak Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Peak Charter Academy 72nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Peak Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Peak Charter Academy 22nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Peak Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Peak Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Peak Charter Academy 9th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peak Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.12 81st 1473 94.5%
2021 96.44 33rd 1489 97.8%
2022 95.51 38th 1514 97.5%
2023 93.57 64th 1502 95.7%
2024 92.92 72nd 1505 95.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.65 20th 421 95.2%
2019 97.75 5th 497 99.0%
2022 98.46 6th 485 98.8%
2023 91.90 26th 514 94.9%
2024 98.35 8th 533 98.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.71 196th 1332 85.3%
2021 95.21 20th 1329 98.5%
2022 95.71 17th 1366 98.8%
2023 58.06 529th 1437 63.2%
2024 87.70 65th 1450 95.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.52 249th 1405 82.3%
2019 86.07 123rd 1424 91.4%
2021 94.30 49th 1440 96.6%
2022 93.18 52nd 1458 96.4%
2023 91.96 73rd 1459 95.0%
2024 91.41 75th 1455 94.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.88 38th 897 95.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.16 119th 1413 91.6%
2019 92.72 52nd 1430 96.4%
2021 96.38 27th 1444 98.1%
2022 95.66 31st 1464 97.9%
2023 93.07 58th 1461 96.0%
2024 91.97 75th 1464 94.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.48 42nd 99 57.6%
2019 82.36 7th 106 93.4%
2021 74.46 23rd 95 75.8%
2022 77.26 14th 107 86.9%
2023 70.13 40th 114 64.9%
2024 74.71 20th 130 84.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.99 59th 851 93.1%
2019 77.72 113th 865 86.9%
2021 92.70 40th 843 95.3%
2022 91.18 43rd 893 95.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.05 290th 1178 75.4%
2019 81.21 169th 1183 85.7%
2021 89.53 63rd 1172 94.6%
2022 84.35 127th 1194 89.4%
2023 73.45 271st 1183 77.1%
2024 73.35 281st 1166 75.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Peak Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.88 57th 737 92.3%
2021 96.13 23rd 741 96.9%
2022 98.18 10th 786 98.7%
2023 96.36 19th 784 97.6%
2024 96.64 22nd 793 97.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.79 1st 318 99.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.76 100th 735 86.4%
2024 94.27 21st 743 97.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.42 115th 656 82.5%
2019 82.72 91st 684 86.7%
2021 93.96 34th 706 95.2%
2022 97.64 7th 733 99.0%
2023 95.50 19th 731 97.4%
2024 94.75 29th 738 96.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.54 55th 478 88.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.65 39th 665 94.1%
2019 90.08 43rd 697 93.8%
2021 96.63 21st 711 97.0%
2022 98.18 7th 748 99.1%
2023 96.58 16th 747 97.9%
2024 97.68 12th 751 98.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school Asian students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.97 15th 102 85.3%
2021 83.53 19th 99 80.8%
2022 80.81 27th 109 75.2%
2023 81.47 21st 110 80.9%
2024 86.26 10th 110 90.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.21 12th 522 97.7%
2024 88.13 42nd 564 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Peak Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.04 124th 596 79.2%
2019 79.98 107th 624 82.9%
2021 90.05 46th 632 92.7%
2022 93.54 26th 658 96.0%
2023 88.63 56th 656 91.5%
2024 83.64 98th 652 85.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Open Quote Wonderful school with amazing teachers and administrators. This is the most caring staff I have ever been around and their unique instructional model help kids succeed. They have the North Carolina Charter School Principal of the year leading the school and have continued to keep things safe and focused on real academics throughout the pandemic. A+ for Peak Charter! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Open Quote Awarded BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL and BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL by Cary Magazine for a reason! Peak Charter provides a private school education tuition FREE. They are ranked 6th in the nation for staff and teacher satisfaction again, and it really shows. We LOVE this school for 3 of our children. They provide a quality academic environment with teachers that truly care about their students well being. Peak focuses on developing both heart and mind with their moral focus. The differentiated education through workshop model works wonders to reach kids at their level, and opens the door for questions and deeper understanding. We love that small environment, uniforms, and positive reinforcement that means less issues with discipline. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Open Quote The teachers and Deans yell at the students with total disrespect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Peak Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 342 61 131 59 5 2 0 0 600
2019 376 73 150 70 10 1 8 0 688
2020 407 61 184 80 5 1 13 0 751
2021 398 66 213 74 7 0 15 0 773
2022 318 62 273 75 4 0 33 0 765
2023 262 51 308 67 4 0 75 0 767

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peak Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 600 36.5 16.4 11.3
2019 688 31.6 21.7 7.6
2020 751 35.3 21.2 7.1
2021 773 34.4 22.4 10.2
2022 765 33.0 23.1 10.7
2023 767 33.4 22.9 12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peak Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 600 36.5 16.4 11.3
2019 688 31.6 21.7 7.6
2020 751 35.3 21.2 7.1
2021 773 34.4 22.4 10.2
2022 765 33.0 23.1 10.7
2023 767 33.4 22.9 12.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peak Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 57th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 19th of 784 Middle schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)81.489.4
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)89.576.5
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)76.573.2
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)84.779.3
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)85.578.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)84.376.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)73.383.7
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)83.786
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)92.989
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)87.586.6
 0.9%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Peak Charter Academy)70.480.5
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Peak Charter Academy)6385.7
 22.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Peak Charter Academy)88.990.9
 2%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688767
 11.5%
African American7351
 30.1%
American Indian104
 60%
Asian150308
 105.3%
Hispanic7067
 4.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White376262
 30.3%
Two or More Races875
 837.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.6%12.6%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Peak Charter Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Peak Charter Academy.

Yes! Peak Charter Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 72nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Peak Charter Academy are 40% Asian, 34% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American.


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