11/08/2024 | Press release | Archived content
11/08/2024
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools doing outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses.
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students and broadening access to rigorous, college-level course work. Schools earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
We're pleased to announce that 5,061 schools-which represent 32% of eligible high schools-are being recognized on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. Of these schools, 1,962 also received the AP Access Award, demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
The recipients represent a broad range of high schools from across the United States (including U.S. territories) and Canada. They include private, public, and charter schools; large and small student bodies; rural and urban populations; and specialized high schools, along with generalized programs. To see the full list of recipients of the 2023-24 AP School Honor Roll, including a summary of recipients by state, territory, and province, please visit AP Central®.
Research shows students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. The students who enter four-year colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. And even for those who don't earn college credit, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level work and contributes to a college-going school culture.
Please join us in celebrating the inspiring achievement of these schools. For more information about the AP School Honor Roll, including qualifying criteria, visit AP Central.
The Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies-with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both-while still in high school. Through AP courses in 40 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue-skills that prepare them for college and beyond.