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 1,264 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: APOLLO SENIOR HIGH serves the northwest part of the Saint Cloud, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 70.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo Senior High School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Apollo Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Senior High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
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
75%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo Senior High School's ranking?
Apollo Senior High School is ranked #1420 out of 1,773 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 75%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Apollo Senior High School?
1,264 students attend Apollo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Apollo Senior High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo Senior High School?
Apollo Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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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