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#983 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 35% in state

Apollo-ridge HS

High School · Apollo-ridge Sd · Spring Church, PA

An Apollo-ridge Sd high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1825 State Route 56, Spring Church, PA 15686

  • Math 28% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 87.0% 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 Data14
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$20,487
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Apollo-ridge HS score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
62%
2021*
Math
62%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

104.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Apollo-ridge HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,083

Median home value

$205,600

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

97.7%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15686; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Apollo-ridge Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$20,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apollo-ridge HS is listed in Apollo-Ridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apollo-ridge HS

Apollo-ridge HS is a public high school in Spring Church, PA, part of Apollo-ridge Sd, serving approximately 308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apollo-ridge HS

What grades does Apollo-ridge HS serve?

Apollo-ridge HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Apollo-ridge HS?

Apollo-ridge HS has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Apollo-ridge HS is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apollo-ridge HS rank in PA?

Apollo-ridge HS ranks #983 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Apollo-ridge HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Apollo-ridge HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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-ridge HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo-ridge HS has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apollo-ridge HS a charter school?

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

Is Apollo-ridge HS a Title I school?

No, Apollo-ridge HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo-ridge HS?

104.2% of students at Apollo-ridge HS 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
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Armstrong County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 15686)
1,099
Area median age
49.1
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15686; 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

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