Enrollment
2,152
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000275
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo High School
Apollo High School is a large high school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 2,152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Arizona schools and 38% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendale Union High School District (4285) spends $10,022 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 870 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,152 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Glendale's high schools, it stands alongside Ombudsman Online Academy (469 students): Apollo High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students) and Independence High School (1,907 students) alongside Apollo High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apollo High School compares
Apollo High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Union High School District (4285), which includes Apollo High School.
$10,022
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Apollo High School a good school?
Apollo High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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