College Board Honors Upper St. Clair School District

The Upper St. Clair school district is one of fewer than 400 school districts in the nation honored by the College Board with a place on its AP Achievement List.

From 2008 to 2010, the school district increased the number of students participating in the advanced placement courses from 204 to 231, and maintained the percentage of students who earned AP exam scores of 3 or higher, the score typically needed to earn college credit.

"Once again, our Upper St. Clair students have demonstrated their ability to perform at the highest level on the most rigorous assessments," superintendent Patrick O'Toole said. "We are proud of this accomplishment by our students and teachers."

Many other U.S. school districts that expanded its AP course offerings and participation to get students ready for college resulted in more students with scores of 1 or 2. 

The AP Achievement List is made up of all school districts that are able to maintain or improve scores while expanding access. 

"These districts are living proof that when access to AP is provided for the range and breadth of prepared and motivated students, districts can achieve even higher learning outcomes for their students — and the opportunity for so many more to earn college credit and placement," said Trevor Packer, vice president of the College Board's Advanced Placement program.

The list includes 388 school districts representing 43 states, with California's 37 districts on the list representing the largest number of districts from a single state, followed by Michigan with 29 districts and Pennsylvania with 28 districts. Click here to see the entire AP Honor Roll Achievement List.