New Hope-Solebury High School Named To AP School Honor Roll

NEW HOPE, PA — The New Hope-Solebury High School has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold Distinction from the College Board.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that deliver strong student outcomes while expanding access to rigorous coursework. Schools are recognized annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to building a college-going culture, increasing student participation in AP courses, supporting student success on AP Exams, and strengthening college readiness.

At New Hope-Solebury High School, 72 percent of seniors took at least one AP Exam during their high school experience. In addition, 64 percent of seniors earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 32 percent of seniors completed five or more AP Exams, demonstrating both academic rigor and sustained engagement in advanced coursework.

New Hope-Solebury High School currently offers over 20 AP courses across a variety of subjects, including language, mathematics, science, literature, music, and art. This broad range of offerings allows students to explore advanced studies while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and college-level skills. This Gold Distinction reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and to ensuring students are supported, challenged, and prepared for success beyond high school.

“Our AP courses challenge students to think deeply, collaborate, and engage with content at a college level,” shared high school principal Patrick Sasse. “Seeing our program recognized at the Gold level reinforces the meaningful work happening in our classrooms every day and our commitment to academic rigor and preparing students for success in higher education.”

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both — while still in high school. Through AP courses, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue — skills that prepare them for college and beyond.

“AP gives students the opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional career skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “Congratulations to this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance.”