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Apollo High School

8045 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,198 students in grades 9-12, Apollo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Apollo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Apollo High School's student population of 2,198 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Apollo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#587 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Apollo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Apollo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
72%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Apollo High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
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White
12%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Apollo High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Apollo High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Apollo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Apollo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo High School's ranking?
Apollo High School is ranked #587 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ 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 Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
2,198 students attend Apollo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Apollo High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apollo High School offer ?
Apollo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apollo High School part of?
Apollo High School is part of Glendale Union High School District (4285).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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