The average private high school in North Carolina offers 11 AP courses (2025).
The private high school in North Carolina offering the most AP courses is Providence Day School, offering 26 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 15
26
Avg. Ap Courses: 19
North Carolina Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2025)
School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
AP Courses: 26
Grades: PK-12
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
AP Courses: 25
Grades: NS-12
3900 S College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 791-0287
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Cardinal Gibbons High School
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: 9-12
1401 Edwards Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 834-1625
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Cary Academy
(1)
AP Courses: 25
Grades: 6-12
1500 N Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-3873
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
AP Courses: 25
Grades: PK-12
3501 Ridge Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 489-3400
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
AP Courses: 25
Grades: NS-12
5041 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 288-8590
Rank: #77.
AP Courses: 24
Grades: PK-12
7409 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 847-0900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
AP Courses: 22
Grades: K-12
7301 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-5657
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
AP Courses: 22
Grades: PK-12
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
AP Courses: 21
Grades: NS-12
5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
Lewisville, NC 27023
(336) 945-3151
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
AP Courses: 21
Grades: 9-12
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
AP Courses: 20
Grades: PK-12
3300 Airport Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-6920
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
AP Courses: 20
Grades: PK-12
3400 White Oak Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-3331
Rank: #1414.
AP Courses: 19
Grades: PK-12
5801 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-8171
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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All-boys (Episcopal)
AP Courses: 18
Grades: 8-12
500 Christ School Rd
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-6232
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
AP Courses: 18
Grades: PK-12
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: 9-12
1725 Nc Highway 66 S
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 564-1010
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: NS-12
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
3200 Cliffdale Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 868-5131
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
7200 E. WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
7300 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 573-7900
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
AP Courses: 16
Grades: PK-12
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
AP Courses: 16
Grades: NS-12
1917 N Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 883-3333
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 883-3333
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
134 S. Peace Haven Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 765-5546
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
1345 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 407-4442
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
10132 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 549-4101
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 549-4101
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
1200 W Grantham St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-8701
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
801 & 1101 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 230-6554
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 533-4139
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Mt. Sheba Christan Academy
(Baptist)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 5-12
20 Old Jupiter Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1417
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
12340 Mt. Holly/Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Reflections Of Christ Christian Academy
(Christian)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 1-11
110 3rd St Se
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3075
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3075
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 2-12
175 Rich Cove Rd
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
AP Courses: 15
Grades: K-12
4428 Christian School Rd
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Pantego, NC 27860
(252) 943-2485
Rank: #24 - 4224. - 42.
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 4-10
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The North Carolina average number of AP courses by private high schools is 11 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in North Carolina?
The top ranked private high schools in North Carolina include Providence Day School, Cape Fear Academy and Cardinal Gibbons High School.
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