Apollo High School serves 2,157 students in grades 9-12.
Apollo High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo High School's student population of 2,157 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apollo High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Apollo High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
70%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo High School's ranking?
Apollo High School is ranked #960 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apollo High School?
The graduation rate of Apollo High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
2,157 students attend Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Apollo High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apollo High School offer ?
Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apollo High School part of?
Apollo High School is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).
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