The Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board gives students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in high school and to, possibly, receive Advanced Placement credit upon entering college. AP courses offered are: AP Computer Science A, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish Language, AP French Language, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Biology, AP United States History and AP United States Government. AP tests in other areas are available to selected proficient and prepared students.  Students may take the Advanced Placement examination without taking the course; however, this situation is rare. See your respective counselor for additional information.

AP examinations are administered at Rocky River High School each year in May. Registration for the examinations takes place in early spring, at which time the exam fee will be collected by the  AP Coordinator. A fee reduction is available when a verifiable need exists.