APPLEWOOD HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Founded in 1967, Applewood Heights Secondary School serves as a diverse and inclusive public high school in the heart of Mississauga's historic Applewood neighbourhood. Nicknamed Axemen and proudly wearing red, white, and blue, the school boasts a strong tradition in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, and community engagement. With programs encompassing English and French immersion learners, staff and students grow in a safe and equitable environment committed to achievement and character.
Grades Served: Serving Students from Grade 9 to Grade 12
Fraser Ranking: Fraser Ranking of 6.7
Academic Programs & Specialized Pathways
School Life, Athletics & Student Engagement
Applewood Heights offers a rich extracurricular ecosystem to support well-rounded student development:
Culture & Community Values
Applewood Heights fosters a culture marked by authenticity, respect, and community connection. The motto “To Be Rather Than to Seem” guides student leadership and accountability. The school welcomes global perspectives and actively supports new Canadians and diverse voices through mentorship groups, settlement programming, and alumni engagement. Collaboration between parents, staff, and community partners fuels celebration assemblies, multicultural events, and service-oriented traditions.
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Catchment Area
Applewood Heights Secondary serves the Applewood neighbourhood roughly bounded by Burnhamthorpe Road to the north, Etobicoke Creek to the west, the QEW to the south, and Dixie Road to the east. The catchment includes established housing from the 1950s to 1980s, including detached homes, townhouses, low-rise condos, and mobile home communities. Proximity to transit (MiWay, Tomken Transitway) and community amenities makes this an ideal location for families with school-aged children.
Applewood Heights Secondary School Boundary
Applewood Heights Secondary School Boundary – French Immersion
Contact Information
Address: 945 Bloor Street East, Mississauga, ON
Phone: 905-279-6090
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://applewoodheights.peelschools.org/
Neighbourhood Highlights
Applewood stands as one of Mississauga’s earliest suburban districts, offering a balance of residential charm and urban convenience:
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Disclaimer:
*Not all schools may be included in the Fraser Institute rankings due to data limitations. Consider these rankings alongside other important factors like the school environment, extracurricular offerings, and your child’s unique preferences and goals.
*School boundaries are subject to change.
35,351 people live in Applewood Heights, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $96,986. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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There's plenty to do around Applewood Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Dining | 4.45 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 2.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining · $$ | 4.88 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining · $ | 3.62 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 2.66 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.22 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.91 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Applewood Heights has 13,093 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in Applewood Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 35,351 people call Applewood Heights home. The population density is 5 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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