Apollo High School is a high school located in Glendale, Arizona. It is part of the Glendale Union High School District. It enrolls approximately 2,200 students in grades 9???2. The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Choose Excellence".
West-mec - Apollo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
14 students
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Black
14%
6%
White
86%
34%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of West-mec - Apollo High School?
The graduation rate of West-mec - Apollo High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend West-mec - Apollo High School?
14 students attend West-mec - Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West-mec - Apollo High School students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does West-mec - Apollo High School offer ?
West-mec - Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West-mec - Apollo High School part of?
West-mec - Apollo High School is part of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
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