College Board announced that Garden City High School has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll, earning platinum distinction for the second consecutive year.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
Garden City High School earned platinum distinction on all three metrics used for the designation. Highlights include:
College Culture: Ninety-one percent of students in the Class of 2024 took at least one AP exam in their career. This percentage remained consistent from 2022-23.
College Credit: The percentage of students in the Class of 2024 who scored a 3 or higher on any AP exam in their career was 86%, an increase of 6% from 2022-23.
College Optimization: The percentage of students in the Class of 2024 who took 5 or more AP exams including one prior to 11th grade increased to 39%, an increase of 2% from 2022-23.
“This award showcases the culmination of the elite level instruction and development our teachers and staff districtwide provide our students as well as the students’ own talent and dedication,” said Garden City Assistant Principal Connor Cohn. “We are thrilled to have earned this distinction for the second year running.”
“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.”
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 in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.