Tuscaloosa Academy Only School In County To Earn AP Honor Roll Platinum School Honors

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Academy (TA) announced Wednesday it has been named an Advanced Placement Honor Roll Platinum School by the College Board.

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The Tuscaloosa private school says the honor is the highest level of distinction, before pointing out that TA was the only school in Tuscaloosa County to receive the honor.

TA says the The Platinum designation places the school among a select group of schools nationwide recognized for both strong student participation in AP coursework and high levels of success on AP exams.

The College Board reports that 16,068 schools nationwide were eligible for AP Honor Roll recognition, with only 36% earning any level of distinction, while just 8% achieved Platinum status.

In Alabama, approximately 5% of qualifying schools reached the Platinum level.

TA says the AP Honor Roll Platinum distinction is based on two primary measures: the percentage of students participating in Advanced Placement courses and the percentage of those students earning scores that qualify for college credit.

School leaders said the recognition reflects both the rigor of the curriculum and the support systems in place to help students succeed.

“This honor reflects the dedication and determination of our students, who continually rise to the challenge of advanced coursework,” Head of School Beckie Share said. “It also speaks to the extraordinary commitment of our faculty, whose expertise and high expectations prepare students not only for AP exams, but for college and beyond.”

Tuscaloosa Academy officials also said the school’s AP program is designed to balance access with achievement, encouraging students to enroll in challenging courses while providing academic guidance and preparation throughout the process.

“We are incredibly proud of what this recognition represents for our entire school community,” Share said. “It affirms what we see every day at Tuscaloosa Academy: our students are capable of exceptional things, and they are supported by teachers who deeply believe in their potential.”

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