Heights Schools Make AP Honor Roll

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — The Heights Schools are one of only nine school districts in Ohio to make the 2019 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll. This is the first time the district has made the Honor Roll.

To make the list, the district had to increase the number of students in AP classes, while maintaining an average AP test score of 3 or higher.

“Equity is a major, defining factor in the work we do in CH-UH City Schools, so this honor proves to me that we are on the right track in preparing all of our students for success,” said Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby. “I’m so proud of the clear dedication our staff and students have to academic achievement.”

Many colleges accept AP test scores of 3 or higher, and completion of a corresponding AP course in high school, as college credit. Students can then reduce the number of credit hours they need to graduate.

Over the past several years, the AP organization has tried to expand the number of students taking AP courses and open the classes to students of more diverse backgrounds. The Heights Schools said they are committed to opening AP courses to as many students as possible.

“With more students participating and succeeding in AP in this district, more students are getting a head start on college by earning college credit during high school,” said Trevor Packer, senior vice president of AP and Instruction at the College Board. “We are pleased to honor the teachers and administrators who have worked to clear a path for more students of all backgrounds to advance through AP.”