What is the AP Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program, offered by the College Board, gives high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses and earn college credit before graduation. These courses are designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in higher education. AP subjects range from mathematics, science, and history to literature and foreign language, and are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the country.
At the conclusion of each AP course, students may take an AP exam, typically administered in May (please see exam schedule for dates). Exams include multiple-choice questions and free-response sections that measure students’ understanding of the material. AP exam scores are reported on a scale of 1 to 5, with most institutions granting credit for scores of 3 or higher. The Hall County School District covers the cost of each exam for students enrolled in the corresponding AP classes.
2025 Bronze-level Honor Roll
A Bronze AP School is a high school recognized on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for successfully expanding access to Advanced Placement courses while maintaining strong academic performance.
To earn a Bronze award, a high school must meet the following concrete benchmarks for its graduating class:
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- College Culture: At least 40% of the graduating cohort took at least one AP Exam during high school.
- College Credit: At least 25% of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam.
- College Optimization: At least 2% of the graduating cohort took five or more AP Exams in high school, with at least one exam taken during 9th or 10th grade.
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CHS AP Program by Alisha Bradshaw