- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Church, PA
Apollo-Ridge Hs
Federal NCES profile for Apollo-Ridge Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420255002320
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo-Ridge Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spring Church · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo-Ridge Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spring Church, PA.
School address
District: Apollo-Ridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420255002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Apollo-Ridge Hs grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 420255002320 · Spring Church, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch (545 students)
Apollo-Ridge Hs grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Apollo-Ridge Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apollo-Ridge E
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
545 students
- This school
Apollo-Ridge Hs
327 students
- Apollo-Ridge M
Apollo-Ridge Ms
264 students
What this shows Apollo-Ridge Hs reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo-Ridge Hs compares
Apollo-Ridge Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$20,039
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Apollo-Ridge Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Apollo-Ridge Sd reports $20,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apollo-Ridge Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo-Ridge Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo-Ridge Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo-Ridge Hs
How many students attend Apollo-Ridge Hs?
Apollo-Ridge Hs has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Church, PA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Hs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo-Ridge Hs?
100.0% of students at Apollo-Ridge Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo-Ridge Hs?
The largest demographic group at Apollo-Ridge Hs is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Spring Church, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo-Ridge Hs?
Apollo-Ridge Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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-Ridge Hs rank among public schools in Spring Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo-Ridge Hs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spring Church, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Apollo-Ridge Sd?
Besides Apollo-Ridge Hs, Apollo-Ridge Sd also operates Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch (545 students) and Apollo-Ridge Ms (264 students). See the Apollo-Ridge Sd district page for the complete list.