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Advanced Placement National Honor Roll

Walla Walla Public Schools recognized nationally for college prep course offerings and success
OSPI - More Washington Schools offer College Prep courses. The College Board estimates an increase in access to and student success on Advanced Placement exams in Washington state.

OLYMPIA — February 22, 2018 — During the past decade, Washington students have demonstrated continuous improvement on Advanced Placement (AP) test scores, according to a new report by the College Board.

For the past three years, Washington has ranked in the top 20 for high-performing students passing AP tests. Passing means achieving a score of 3 or higher, which typically qualifies for college credit.

“We are excited to see more students passing AP exams,” said Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction. “A large part of this success comes from the growing number of schools that offer AP opportunities, granting students access to valuable college prep skills and cost savings for the future.”

One example of increased access to AP courses in Washington is in computer science. Ninety-five Washington schools offer AP Computer Science Principles courses; 32 of those courses were started this school year.

Advanced course-taking is one of the indicators the state will focus on as OSPI partners with schools on continuous improvement efforts.

In economic terms, the College Board reports that Washington students and families could potentially save more than $50 million on post-secondary tuition as a result of earning college credit while in high school AP courses.

More about the report

The College Board offers AP exams in 38 subjects. Students take the tests in May and receive scores on a scale from 1 to 5. Washington’s participation rate continues to rise, along with the number of students who score at least a 3 on an exam. The College Board’s report shows that 22.9 percent of Washington graduates in 2017 scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam during their high school career. In 2017, most exams in Washington were taken in English Language and Composition, U.S. History, and World History.
Honor roll districts

The College Board’s AP Honor Roll recognizes school districts that increase access to AP coursework and the percentage of students who score a 3 or higher.

Washington’s 2017 public school honor roll districts include:
• Arlington Public Schools
• Everett Public Schools
• Lake Washington School District
• Longview Public Schools
• Orcas Island School District
• Peninsula School District
• Shoreline School District
Walla Walla Public Schools

“Congratulations to this year’s honor roll schools,” said Reykdal. “Thank you for offering your students opportunities that will impact their futures and raise the bar for future generations in public education.”

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