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Blaine High School earns bronze distinction in AP School Honor Roll program

Bronze medal with AP School Honor Roll text(10/13/2023) College Board announced that Blaine High School - Center for Engineering, Mathematics and Science (BHS) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning a 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 college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

“I am so proud of the hard work our seniors put into their AP classes and exams last year,” said Ashley Messer, AP coordinator at BHS. “We can’t wait to see how this year's seniors do with AP classes and exams.”

2022-23 AP data at BHS:

  • 245 seniors took at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 144 seniors scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam. 
  • 2 seniors took five or more AP exams.
  • 23 AP courses were offered.
  • 47 AP sections were taught.
  • 21 teachers taught AP.

“The success of Blaine High School students in Advanced Placement courses is a testament to the staff and their commitment to ensuring our students are engaged in rigorous coursework,” said Jason Paske, BHS principal. “It also is a great compliment to our students and their desire to push themselves academically to prepare themselves for post-secondary education. As the data shows, not only are our students enrolled in college prep courses, but they are succeeding, which is a huge compliment to the amazing staff and students at BHS and their commitment to ‘Being A Bengal!’”

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.

“AP represents an opportunity for students to stand out to colleges, earn college credit and placement, and potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools have shown that they can expand access to these college-level courses and still drive high performance – they represent the best of our AP program.”