College Board announced that Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart (EHS) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning SILVER distinction.
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can 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.
Edgewood High School had 81% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 59% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 5% of seniors who took five or more AP exams!
EHS’s AP Programming for the 2023-24 school year includes 32 sections of 16 AP courses taught by 12 EHS teachers.
"We are honored to be recognized by the College Board for our students’ success in AP courses as well as our focus on allowing all students access to college-level curriculum.” says EHS Principal Jerry Zander. “We have teachers who not only are experts in their content area, but also care for the whole student. This is just one of the ways we excel in offering a well-rounded, college prep experience."