Apollo High School is an alternative high school in San Jose, California, one of four in the East Side Union High School District. It opened in 1995 and is located on the campus of William C. Overfelt High School in East San Jose; the principal is Yovi Murillo.
Serving 129 students in grades 11-12, Apollo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apollo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Apollo High School's student population of 129 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apollo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7917 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo High School's ranking?
Apollo High School is ranked #7917 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA 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 California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
129 students attend Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Apollo High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Apollo High School offer ?
Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Apollo High School part of?
Apollo High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Apollo High School located?
Apollo High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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