Southwest High School Achieves Bronze Tier Recognition on 2023 California AP School Honor Roll

760 News congratulates Southwest High School on their remarkable accomplishment of receiving the 2023 California AP School Honor Roll - Bronze Tier recognition. This achievement underscores the school’s commitment to delivering results through its Advanced Placement (AP) program. The AP School Honor Roll, which replaces the previous AP District Honor Roll, operates on a tiered system, recognizing schools at four different levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with a focus on academic achievement and accessibility.

This recognition is based on specific criteria related to College Culture, College Credit, and College Optimization. For instance, to meet the College Culture criterion, the school must have 40% or more of the graduating cohort take at least one AP Exam during high school. The College Credit metric requires 25% or more of the graduating cohort to score a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam.

The College Optimization standard mandates that 2% or more of the graduating cohort take five or more AP Exams during high school, with at least one taken in 9th or 10th grade. This emphasizes a balanced distribution of the AP experience across different academic years.

Southwest High School’s recognition at the Bronze Tier signifies adherence to these criteria, showcasing a commitment to academic excellence and accessibility in advanced coursework.