- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Cloud, MN
Apollo Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273351001479
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apollo Senior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Apollo Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Senior High ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Apollo Senior High held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 273351001479 · Saint Cloud, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,264 enr · 16.2:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Apollo Senior High held near 1,230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Apollo Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- This school
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary
704 students
What this shows Apollo Senior High reports 1,264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apollo Senior High compares
Apollo Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,264
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.3 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Apollo Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apollo Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apollo Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apollo Senior High
How many students attend Apollo Senior High?
Apollo Senior High has 1,264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,225 (2022-23) → 1,230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Senior High is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apollo Senior High?
58.9% of students at Apollo Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apollo Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Senior High is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Senior High?
Apollo Senior High 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 Senior High rank among public schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Apollo Senior High ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Apollo Senior High, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students), and South Junior High (831 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.