307 Danvers High Students Took At Least 1 AP Exam In 2024-25

DANVERS, MA — Danvers High School was recently recognized for efforts to ensure that more low-income and underrepresented minority students take Advanced Placement courses.

Danvers High Principal Alan Strauss said AP teachers have intentionally removed typical hurdles, such as prerequisites, to ensure all students can succeed in AP courses. He highlighted that AP scores have continued to rise alongside the increase in students taking AP courses, a model the school is proud of.

"We are thrilled to once again be recognized by the College Board as DHS and the entire district has worked hard to remove the barriers that are often preventing some students from finding success in college level courses," Strauss said.

Danvers High School had 307 students participate and take one or more exams. Of these, 76 percent scored a 3 or higher, and 78 students earned a top score of 5 on a total of 136 different exams.

The school currently offers 22 AP courses and plans to expand to 26 courses by the fall of 2026. These courses are taught by 16 teachers.

Danvers High School was also named to the AP Program School Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year.

"It takes a coordinated effort from students, teachers, counselors, administrators and parents to make AP access a priority. We are very pleased to receive this recognition," Danvers Superintendent Daniel Bauer said.