AP courses strengthen college applications and have
an added benefit when you attend a university.
AP courses allow students to show mastery of
college level material as well as show additional
interest in subjects. By scoring a 3 or higher,
most universities will offer college credit
from taking the AP exams.
The speed depends on the equivalent college semesters. In the courses, students will use theoretical knowledge to help solve problems in real world scenarios.
Courses are a mixture of group lectures and individual recitations.
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus.
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus BC is roughly equivalent to a full year of college calculus.
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science A is a programming class that emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a particular focus on problem solving and algorithm development.
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science Principles is a college-level computing course that introduces students to computer science.
AP Precalculus
AP Precalculus is designed to prepare students for a college-level calculus course.
AP Statistics
AP Statistics prepares students to receive college credit and/or placement in mathematics. AP Statistics is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus based, college course in statistics.
Students also learn the importance of argumentation and the responsibility of accurate research, and acquire presentation skills that they can take with them into a university environment.
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Language and Composition is a college-level reading and writing course that centers around critical reading and effective written communication skills.
AP English Literature and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition is a college-level reading and writing course that centers around understanding and evaluating works of fiction, poetry, and drama from a variety of different periods.
Students also learn the importance of argumentation and the responsibility of accurate research, and acquire presentation skills that they can take with them into a university environment.
AP Seminar
AP Seminar makes up the first part of the College Board’s Research Capstone. Over the course of one year, students are introduced to the process of developing scholarly research through two major research papers and two presentations.
The speed depends on the equivalent college semesters. In the courses, students will use theoretical knowledge to help solve problems in real world scenarios.
Courses are a mixture of group lectures and individual recitations.
AP European History
AP European History is an introductory, college-level course that explores the history of Europe from the Renaissance to the present day.
AP Macroeconomics
AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics and functions of individual economic decision-makers.
AP Microeconomics
AP Microeconomics Is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics and functions of individual economic decision-makers.
AP Psychology
The AP Psychology course introduces students to the study of human mental processes and behavior.
AP United States History
AP US History is an introductory college-level course that explores the historical development of the United States from 1492 to the present day.
AP World History: Modern
Modern AP World History is an introductory college-level course that explores global history beginning in 1200 CE.
Students also learn the importance of argumentation and the responsibility of accurate research, and acquire presentation skills that they can take with them into a university environment.
AP Biology
AP Biology is a college-level course that explores core scientific principles, theories, and processes that govern living organisms and biological systems.
AP Physics
AP Physics is a college-level course that involves introduction to the foundational principles of Physics.
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Average Score
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% of Scores 3 or Higher
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.95
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2.91
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Calculus AB
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91.89%
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55.60%
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4.08
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3.68
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Calculus BC
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100.00%
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76.90%
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|
4.29
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3.21
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Computer Science A
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94.12%
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67.60%
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|
4.09
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2.91
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Computer Science Principles
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100.00%
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63.50%
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|
4.38
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2.57
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United States History
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100.00%
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48.30%
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|
3.90
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2.96
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World History
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100.00%
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62.10%
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4.09
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2.72
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Macroeconomics
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98.21%
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51.80%
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|
3.83
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2.93
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Microeconomics
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93.75%
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59.00%
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|
3.79
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2.83
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English Language & Composition
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91.67%
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55.70%
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4.67
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3.31
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English Literature & Composition
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100.00%
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77.90%
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