Apollo High School is a high school located at 1000 44th Ave N. in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Apollo is one of the St. Cloud Area School District's two public high schools, the other being Technical High School. In 2016, about a quarter of the students were of Somali descent.
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, Apollo Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apollo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Apollo Senior High School's student population of 1,230 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Apollo Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo Senior High School's ranking?
Apollo Senior High School is ranked #1409 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Apollo Senior High School often compared to?
Apollo Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Technical Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apollo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Apollo Senior High School is 73%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Apollo Senior High School?
1,230 students attend Apollo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Apollo Senior High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo Senior High School?
Apollo Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apollo Senior High School offer ?
Apollo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apollo Senior High School part of?
Apollo Senior High School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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