October 18, 2024

CHS and WSH Named to AP Honor Roll

College Board announced Traverse City Central and Traverse City West Senior High Schools have been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll.

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.

“AP gives students an 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.”

West Senior High School achieved Silver distinction with 448 students participating in AP courses and completing 813 AP exams. Central High School achieved Bronze status with 421 students participating in AP courses and completing 788 AP exams. 

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, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.