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Apollo High

High School · Simi Valley Unified · Simi Valley, CA

A Simi Valley Unified high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3150 School St., Simi Valley, CA 93065

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-28.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$15,369
Chronic Absenteeism92.7%

Students at Apollo High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 7% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Apollo High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simi Valley), 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

$113,893

Median home value

$759,700

Median rent

$2,612/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Susana HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.7 mi1,002Compare →
Grace Brethren JR SR High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private7–121.0 mi333Compare →
Grace Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.0 mi339Compare →
Infusion,multi-behavioral,general Arts SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Simi Valley Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#14 of 27
District spending per student
$15,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apollo High is listed in Simi Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apollo High

Apollo High is a public high school in Simi Valley, CA, part of Simi Valley Unified, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,323 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apollo High

What grades does Apollo High serve?

Apollo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Apollo High?

Apollo High has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo High?

The student-teacher ratio at Apollo High is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apollo High rank in CA?

Apollo High ranks #7,323 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Apollo High's MySchoolScout rating?

Apollo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo High has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apollo High a charter school?

No, Apollo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apollo High a Title I school?

No, Apollo High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo High?

69.1% of students at Apollo High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
92.7%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 93065)
72,585
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 93065; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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