Serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12, Apollo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo High School's student population of 1,444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apollo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
76%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo High School's ranking?
Apollo High School is ranked #656 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Apollo High School often compared to?
Apollo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daviess County High School, Owensboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apollo High School?
The graduation rate of Apollo High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
1,444 students attend Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Apollo High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apollo High School offer ?
Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Apollo High School part of?
Apollo High School is part of Daviess County School District.
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