More CCSD students passing AP exams, with qualifying scores up 9.6%
Reported byLas Vegas Sun
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The Clark County School District in Nevada announced that the number of students earning qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores last year rose 9.6% over the prior year, reaching 20,120 students. The district says 3% more students took AP courses, and 62% of test-takers passed their exams. The article notes that a score of 3 out of 5 is typically enough for a public college to grant credit, higher placement, or both, according to the College Board.
The district also reported increases in College Board recognition. It says 2,207 students (up 10%) were named AP Scholars, 839 students (up 15%) were named AP Scholars with Honor, and 1,537 students (up 25%) earned AP Scholar with Distinction. Superintendent Jhone Ebert said in a statement that the results show students thrive when given chances to take on rigorous coursework.
The district also added 79 schools to its Superintendent's Honor Roll. Thirty-two earned the state's top 5-star rating for academic achievement, and 51 improved their index scores by 10 or more points. Four schools met both marks. The article adds that the state released star ratings in September, and that a student mock election is underway, with online questions on topics such as daylight saving time, school discipline, cell phone age limits, and elementary recess.
Why it matters
AP results and school ratings are common measures families use to judge academic opportunity and school performance. Growth in AP participation and passing rates may affect students' chances to earn college credit early, and the honor roll shows how the district recognizes progress.
- Awards and recognition
- School ratings
- College and career readiness
- Test scores
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- How should families and educators weigh AP passing rates alongside other measures of student success?
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- How useful are state star ratings and index scores for understanding a school's progress?
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