ROCHESTER — Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School students achieved strong results on Advanced Placement (AP) exams last year, with 61 percent of students who took an AP exam earning a score of 3 or higher, well exceeding the state benchmark as Massachusetts again ranked first in the nation for AP performance.
The highest-scoring AP courses at Old Colony were English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, PreCalculus, Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles.
State officials recently announced that 35.8% of Massachusetts public high school graduates scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam last year, the highest percentage in the nation.
Old Colony’s results not only align with the state’s achievement, but surpass it.
“Congratulations to our students and teachers for their exceptional work on AP exams,” said Dr. Cheryl Hebert, Academic Director at Old Colony. “We offer rigorous academic programs to our students, and our staff do an extraordinary job to prepare them for college and career success.”
Advanced Placement courses give students the opportunity to take college-level coursework while still in high school, and many colleges award credit for scores of 3 or higher. With its array of AP courses, Old Colony prepares students for post-secondary success, supporting a broad range of future paths.
“Seeing our students excel at this level is a point of pride for the entire district,” said Superintendent Aaron Polansky. “Our students work hard on a daily basis, and these results are proof of that. They also receive essential guidance from our teachers and support from their families, who prioritize education. We are committed to continuing to provide opportunities that challenge and prepare every student.”
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