By 1808Delaware
All four of Olentangy Local Schools’ high schools have made the prestigious 2024 AP School Honor Roll, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and college preparedness. Three of the district’s schools—Olentangy Liberty, Olentangy Berlin, and Olentangy High School—were named Gold members, while Olentangy Orange earned Silver recognition.
Gold-Level Honors for Liberty, Berlin, and Olentangy High
Olentangy Liberty High School earned its Gold status with impressive AP participation and achievement: 66% of Liberty’s seniors took at least one AP exam during their high school years, with 58% scoring a three or higher. Additionally, 16% of seniors completed five or more AP exams, reflecting a deep engagement with advanced coursework.
Olentangy Berlin High School also secured a Gold membership, with 67% of seniors taking at least one AP exam, and 55% scoring a three or higher. Berlin’s commitment to advanced learning is evident, with 15% of seniors tackling five or more AP exams.
Olentangy High School achieved Gold-level distinction with the highest participation in the district: 70% of seniors took at least one AP exam, and 57% earned scores of three or above. Notably, 27% of Olentangy High’s seniors challenged themselves by taking five or more AP exams, a testament to their dedication to rigorous academic pursuits.
Silver Status for Olentangy Orange High School
Olentangy Orange High School proudly earned a Silver membership in the 2024 AP School Honor Roll, with 62% of seniors participating in at least one AP exam and 54% of them achieving scores of three or higher. Moreover, 17% of seniors took five or more AP exams, underscoring the school’s focus on college readiness and student success.
Recognizing Commitment to Academic Excellence
Schools earn recognition on the AP School Honor Roll annually based on their success in expanding college readiness, offering opportunities for students to earn college credit, and fostering a college-going culture. The AP School Honor Roll categorizes schools into four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with Gold and Platinum being the highest distinctions for outstanding AP participation and performance.
Olentangy Local Schools offers 26 AP courses across its high schools, giving students the opportunity to earn college credit and gain valuable skills in critical thinking and analysis. During the 2023-24 school year, 56.4% of juniors and seniors across the district were enrolled in an AP course, and an impressive 85.8% of those students scored a three or higher on their AP exams.
Preparing Students for College and Beyond
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides high school students with the chance to engage in college-level coursework, setting them on a path toward college success. AP courses help students develop crucial skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and viewing issues from multiple perspectives—preparing them for the challenges of higher education and beyond.
Olentangy’s inclusion in the 2024 AP School Honor Roll underscores the district’s commitment to providing rich academic opportunities and supporting every student’s journey to achieve their fullest potential.
Source, Photo: Olentangy Local Schools