- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210147000295
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Apollo High School shrank from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,350 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 210147000295 · Owensboro, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,265 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
Apollo High School shrank from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,350 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Apollo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- This school
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- Tamarack Eleme 564
Tamarack Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Apollo High School reports 1,265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo High School compares
Apollo High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~1,265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,440 (2022-23) → 1,350 (2023-24), down 90.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
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.