Apollo-Ridge HS

1825 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686

www.apolloridge.com

286 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Apollo-Ridge High School, located in Spring Church, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Apollo-Ridge School District, spanning portions of Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. As a small, rural public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment where staff and students emphasize personal growth, school spirit, and academic preparation for post-secondary success.

The district prides itself on its "Viking" identity, maintaining a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and career-readiness programs. By utilizing its location in a tight-knit community, Apollo-Ridge High School aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world skills. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources related to academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events that define the daily life of the student body.

286

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apollo-Ridge HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
259 (90.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Apollo-Ridge SD
Phone:	(724)478-6000
Website:	http://www.apolloridge.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 92

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 60