October 7, 2024
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – The College Board recently announced that Rocky River High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Program School honor Roll as a Gold school. The recognition honors schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students.
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.
Last year, more than 750 AP exams were taken by 341 RRHS students and 93% of the students scored a three or higher.
College Board’s AP Program enables 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, 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. Taking AP courses demonstrated to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them.