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#771 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 38% in state
Apollo High School
High School · Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Glendale, AZ
A Glendale Union High School District (4285) high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8045 N 47TH AVE, Glendale, AZ 85302
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Apollo High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apollo High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,516
Median home value
$326,600
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec - Apollo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Glendale Union High School District Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Glendale Union OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Ombudsman - Charter MetroCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apollo High School is listed in Glendale Union High School District (4285); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo High School
Apollo High School is a public high school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), serving approximately 2,228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Apollo High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apollo High School
What grades does Apollo High School serve?
Apollo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Apollo High School?
Apollo High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo High School rank in AZ?
Apollo High School ranks #771 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Apollo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apollo High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apollo High School a charter school?
No, Apollo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo High School a Title I school?
No, Apollo High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (623) 435-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85302)
- 40,329
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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