1 Of 67 In World: Toms River Student Earns Perfect AP Computer Science Score

TOMS RIVER, NJ -- A Toms River High School North graduate has found himself in elite company after earning a perfect score on the AP Computer Science exam last spring.

Johann Frias, the valedictorian of the Toms River North Class of 2015, not only earned the highest possible score on the Advanced Placement exam, but he was one of just 67 people in the world to answer every question correctly, according to a news release from the Toms River Regional School District.

Advanced Placement exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, where a 5 is equivalent of a grade of “A” in the corresponding college course. Frias not only received the top score of 5 earned every possible point for a maximum score on each portion of the exam.

“This outstanding achievement is a direct reflection of Johann’s excellent work ethic,” Toms River North Principal Ed Keller said.

Frias, who is a freshman at Princeton University, credits teacher Camille Corrado with his preparation.

“Mrs. Corrado was very thorough in her instruction,“ he said. “Through drilling and practice, I felt very confident in my abilities.”

Frias also gave thanks to all of his teachers at North, citing Corrado, Larry Schneider and Pam Dixon among the most influential.

“He was always goal-oriented with an excellent work ethic” Corrado said. “ Johann’s goal was to achieve a perfect score and he did!”

Johann, a computer science engineering major, advises current students that hard work and time management have been crucial to his success in high school and thus far in college.

(Johann Frias poses with Toms River North teacher Camille Corado, whom he credits with helping him achieve a perfect score on the AP Computer Science exam. Credit: Toms River Regional School District)