Apollo High School

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

apollo.guhsdaz.org/

2,152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Apollo High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Glendale Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to excel not only in their core studies but also through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs.

The school is noted for its focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or enter the workforce. Through its partnership with the Glendale Union High School District, Apollo offers a robust curriculum that often includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and community engagement, Apollo High School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact in their local community and the broader world.

2,152

Total Students

93.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apollo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	1,586
Black	145
Asian	94
Two or More	74
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,586 (73.7%)
White
223 (10.4%)
Black
145 (6.7%)
Asian
94 (4.4%)
Two or More
74 (3.4%)
American Indian
27 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Union High School District (4285)
Phone:	(623)435-6300
Website:	http://apollo.guhsdaz.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 535

Grade 10 528

Grade 11 592

Grade 12 497