District 155 Named to 5th Annual AP District Honor Roll

Submission by Community High School District 155

Community High School District 155 was named to the 5th Annual AP District Honor Roll for increasing AP test participation while maintaining a high level of success rate. The honor roll includes 547 school districts in the U.S. and Canada. Only 26 districts in the state of Illinois were recognized. This is the third consecutive year District 155 has been named to the AP District Honor Roll.

“This prestigious recognition is a result of our dedicated teachers, and it shows how hard our students work to continue to achieve high standards,” said Dr. Johnnie Thomas, superintendent.

District 155 continues to see positive trends with AP results. The number of students taking AP exams has increased from 1,318 in 2013-14 to 1,507 in 2014-15. The district administered 390 more exams than in 2013-14. And 76 percent of students who took AP exams were awarded an honor score of 3, 4, or 5. It is estimated that D155 students will benefit from a combined college savings of $4,181,320 based on their performance.

This school year, District 155 offers 25 different Advanced Placement courses. The district is the first in the state to offer AP Seminar simultaneously at all four high schools. Students also have the opportunity to take three different dual credit courses which are offered in partnership with McHenry County College.

Families have saved an estimated $373,892 more from dual credit coursework.