Serving 1,301 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (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 1,301 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Apollo Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Senior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
38%
12%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1180 out of 1,734 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apollo Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Apollo Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Apollo Senior High School?
1,301 students attend Apollo Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Apollo Senior High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apollo Senior High School offer ?
Apollo Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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