Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Apollo High School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apollo High School serves the west part of Owensboro, KY, covering an area of approximately 236.8 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo High School's student population of 1,265 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Kids First!
School Rankings
Apollo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
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 #623 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apollo High School?
The graduation rate of Apollo High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
1,265 students attend Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Apollo High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Apollo High School part of?
Apollo High School is part of Daviess County School District.
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