Enrollment
1,265
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Owensboro, KY
Apollo High School
Federal NCES profile for Apollo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210147000295
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apollo High School
Apollo High School is a large high school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 1,265 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,265 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 429 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,265 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's high schools, it stands alongside Daviess County High School (1,750 students): Apollo High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Daviess County Middle School (870 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 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
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 6.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Apollo High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes Apollo High School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamarack Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Owensboro
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Daviess County High School
Standard public school
1,750 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Owensboro High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Heritage Park High School
Alternative education program
140 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Emerson Academy
Alternative education program
104 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Valley High School
Alternative education program
16 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,265 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Apollo High School
How many students attend Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo High School?
48.1% of students at Apollo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo High School?
The largest demographic group at Apollo High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Owensboro on the city page.
Is Apollo High School a good school?
Apollo High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Daviess County?
Besides Apollo High School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Daviess County Middle School (870 students), and College View Middle School (821 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.
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