College Board announced that Brea Olinda High School (BOHS) has been named to the 2023-24 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll earning the Bronze distinction.
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 a college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
BOHS was also recognized with the AP Access Award, which honors schools that encourage low-income and underrepresented minority students to take AP courses, demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
BOHS has significantly increased the number of AP students year-over-year since 2020. In the last five years, AP students have grown from 477 students to 579 students, with 82% of AP students in 2024 scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam. Additionally, 20 % percent of AP students also took five or more AP Exams and 48% of seniors took at least one AP exam.
“The AP Bronze Award reflects the dedication, perseverance and excellence of our students, educators and BOHS community. We started off the year by celebrating our success on the AP exams last year and this just adds to the celebration,” said Principal Joey Davis.
BOHS currently offers more than 35 courses across multiple subject areas. Each course is developed by a committee composed of college faculty and AP teachers, and covers the breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course.
AP courses are taught by highly qualified high school teachers who use the AP Course Descriptions that College Board provides to guide them. The course description for each discipline outlines the course content, describes the curricular goals of the subject, and provides sample examination questions. Currently, BOHS has about 22 teachers leading AP courses across multiple subject areas.
“AP gives students an 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 (AP®) 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.
To learn more about AP courses at Brea Olinda High School visit https://bit.ly/3N9TYuH