WRENTHAM — Superintendent Dr. Richard Drolet and Principal Nicole Bottomley are pleased to announce that King Philip Regional High School (KPRHS) has ranked Gold on CollegeBoard’s 2024 AP School Honor Roll.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs have successfully motivated and academically prepared students for college success. The criteria reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximize college readiness.
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.
There are four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. King Philip nearly reached Platinum status as the district met two of the three standards for Platinum and only missed one category by 3%. Only 6% of eligible schools received the Gold honor this year.
For a school to be recognized as Gold on the AP School Honor Roll in a given year, it must meet the following criteria:
- College Culture: 65% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school. KPRHS reached 77%, with 80% being the Platinum requirement.
- College Credit: 35% or more of the graduating cohort scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam during high school. KPRHS reached 60%, surpassing the Platinum level of 50%.
- College Optimization: 10% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school. At least one of those exams was taken in 9th or 10th grade so that students spread their AP experience across grades rather than feeling disproportionate pressure in any year. Again, KPRHS exceeded Gold and even Platinum status at 20%.
“I would like to acknowledge our hard-working students who performed so well on their AP tests and in their AP classes,” Superintendent Dr. Drolet said. “I would also like to thank our dedicated, talented and creative teachers who lead our Advanced Placement courses each year.”
“This recognition is a testament to our students’ hard work and dedication,” Principal Bottomley said. “Their commitment to the pursuit of challenging coursework reflects our students’ individual efforts and the supportive environment created by our faculty and community.”
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