Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 is proud to announce that all three schools have been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program is delivering results, in turn providing opportunities for students to advance their education.
Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
The AP program at Lincoln-Way has seen immense growth over the past several years, and there are currently 37 AP courses offered throughout the district. In 2020, the district had 585 total AP Scholars (students who have taken and passed at least three exams), and that number climbed to 850 last school year. Across the district, an average of 54% of seniors have taken at least one AP Exam during high school. On average across all three schools, 40% have scored a three or higher on at least one exam, and 25% took at least five AP Exams. We are proud of the hard work our staff and students have put in to continue to make the program a success.
“What I enjoy so much about these designations is that they happen naturally at Lincoln-Way. We offer AP courses and encourage students to challenge themselves, but we do not place pressure on students to overload themselves. Our students want to take these courses. At all three of our high schools, the leadership of administration and the hearts, efforts, and commitment of our AP teachers shine bright through these designations,” said Dr. Renae Goldie, Assistant Superintendent for Academics.
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. Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students.