College Board Recognizes GCPS Schools for AP School Honor Roll Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) celebrated the announcement that 16 of its schools have been named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll by the College Board. This recognition highlights institutions that are expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses while delivering strong academic outcomes for students. The honor roll acknowledges schools that excel in three key areas: college culture, college credit, and college optimization, with distinctions awarded at four levels—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These criteria reflect efforts to increase AP participation, prepare students for college credit, and encourage engagement with advanced academic opportunities. The College Board’s recognition is based on research-backed metrics that link AP participation to college success. To qualify, schools must meet specific benchmarks: for college optimization, at least 2% of the graduating class must take five or more AP exams, with at least one taken in 9th or 10th grade to spread the academic load. For college credit, 25% of graduates must score a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam. College culture requires 40% of graduates to take at least one AP exam. Of the 497 schools that met these criteria, 39% earned a place on the 2025 Honor Roll. GCPS Director of Accelerated Programs & Gifted Education Dr. Keena Ryals-Jenkins emphasized the significance of the honor, stating that it reflects a school’s commitment to academic excellence and rigorous preparation. “AP courses provide students with opportunities to engage in college-level scholarship, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and develop habits essential for postsecondary success,” she said. The recognition highlights both student performance on AP exams and the breadth of advanced coursework available.#college_board #gwinnett_county_public_schools #dr_keena_ryalsjenkins #duluth_hs
