Elwood’s John Glenn High School Achieves Gold On AP School Honor Roll

ELWOOD, NY — Elwood-John H. Glenn High School has achieved Gold-level recognition on this year’s AP School Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to schools whose Advanced Placement programs demonstrate both broad access and strong student performance.

The AP School Honor Roll, which replaced the former AP District Honor Roll, celebrates schools that successfully expand opportunities for students to engage in rigorous coursework while preparing them for college success. Schools are recognized at four levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum — based on specific, research-backed measures that link AP participation to postsecondary readiness.

To earn a Gold distinction, John Glenn met key benchmarks related to student access, achievement, and long-term academic engagement.

Among the criteria:

• At least 40% of the graduating class participated in one or more AP exams during high school, reflecting a strong college-going culture.
• At least 25% of graduates earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP exam, qualifying them for potential college credit.
• At least 2% of graduates completed five or more AP exams during high school, including at least one taken in ninth or tenth grade.

The recognition underscores Elwood’s continued commitment to expanding access to advanced coursework while supporting students in achieving academic success beyond the classroom.