The Apollo High School motto has changed over recent years from "Pride, Class and Dignity" to the current "Choose Excellence".

Apollo opened in 1970 designed by local architects Varney, Sexton Sydnor Associates.

The design used was similar to Moon Valley High School which opened 5 years earlier.

AHS offers sports for both boys and girls during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

[5] Apollo High School is largely Hispanic (66%), 19% White, 9% Black, and less than 6% of other races.