217 Radnor High School Students Named AP Scholars

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA – Two hundred and seventeen former and current Radnor High School students were named National AP Scholars, AP Scholars with Distinction, AP Scholars with Honors, or AP Scholars, the Radnor Township School District announced. Additional, two students received an AP International Diploma for the first time.

According to the district, 24 former and current Radnor High School students were named National AP Scholars, a designation granted to students who earn an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Each of these students also received an AP Scholar with Distinction designation, which is awarded to students who earn an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores a 3 or higher on five or more of these exams, the district said.

One hundred and three other RHS former and current students also earned an AP Scholar with Distinction designation.

Thirty-six former and current students earned an AP Scholar with Honor designation, granted to students who earn an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Seventy-eight current and former students earned an AP Scholar designation, granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher on three or more of AP Exams.

Students who achieved the honors and were not members of the Class of 2017 were invited to celebrate their achievement with their AP teachers and RHS administrators at a reception in the school's Black Box Theater on Feb. 14, the district said.

The 217 scholars mark 40 more scholars than the previous year's class, the district said.

"Congratulations to all the teachers and administrators in this district who have worked so tirelessly to both expand access to AP and also to help students succeed on the AP Exams," Trevor Packer, the College Board’s head of AP and Instruction, said. "These teachers and administrators are delivering real opportunity in their schools and classrooms, and students are rising to the challenge."

Congratulations to these outstanding RHS students!

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