- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, AZ
Apollo High School
Federal NCES profile for Apollo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000275
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #14 of 15
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo High School ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Apollo High School held near 2,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 91.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 040345000275 · Glendale, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,152 enr · 23.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students)
Apollo High School held near 2,228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.2 → 91.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Apollo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyslope Hig
Sunnyslope High School
2,322 students
- This school
Apollo High School
2,152 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
1,907 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High School
1,734 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,659 students
- Thunderbird Hi
Thunderbird High School
1,592 students
What this shows Apollo High School reports 2,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo High School compares
Apollo High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,152 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,152
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
681
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 10.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Apollo High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Union High School District (4285) reports $10,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apollo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thunderbird High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo High School
How many students attend Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has 2,152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,198 (2022-23) → 2,228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School is 23.4:1, which is 38% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo High School?
48.0% of students at Apollo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo High School?
The largest demographic group at Apollo High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apollo High School rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo High School ranks #14 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Besides Apollo High School, Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students), Independence High School (1,907 students), and Glendale High School (1,734 students). See the Glendale Union High School District (4285) district page for the complete list.