Pleasanton Schools Make AP Honor Roll List

PLEASANTON, CA — Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School were named to the AP School Honor Roll, a new designation given to schools that show a commitment to maximizing college readiness.

They were two of 4,570 schools around the country that made the honor roll, which was created in October 2023 to recognize schools that “reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.”

Both Amador Valley and Foothill were ranked “Gold,” based on figures pertaining to the following criteria:

• 40% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school
• 25% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam
• 2% or more of the graduating cohort took five or more AP exams during high school, at least one of which was taken in 9th or 10th grade.

See here for more information.

Other Tri-Valley schools received awards:

• Dougherty Valley High School (Gold)
• San Ramon Valley High School (Silver with Access, meaning it was recognized for improving access to AP courses to underserved groups)
• Dublin High School (Silver)
• Quarry Lane School (Platinum)

See here for the full list.