WCASD High Schools Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

College Board announced that all three high school in the West Chester Area School District have been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning the Sliver (East High School) and Bronze (Henderson and Rustin High Schools) distinctions. 

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.

More than 60% of seniors at each WCASD high school participated in at least one AP exam during their high school journey. Each school proudly offers 28 Advanced Placement courses, with over 55 sections led by passionate and dedicated educators. These opportunities encourage students to explore their interests, push boundaries, and achieve their personal best.

“The impressive participation in AP courses and exams across the district reflects a shared commitment to empowering students with the tools they need to excel,” said Dr. Stephen Brown, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Equity. “Whether preparing for college-level academics or building durable skills, WCASD students are rising to the challenge and making their families, teachers, and communities proud.”

“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.”

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.