Glynn Academy has been recognized, once again, for high achievement in student success. In College Board’s latest report, Glynn Academy is among 88 other schools across the state to be named a 2022 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School.
According to the College Board report, Glynn Academy was named an AP School of Distinction, AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School; however, they were also designated an AP Expansion School – a first in the school’s history. This means that AP student participation has grown by at least 25 percent from May 2020 to May 2021 and a minimum of 25 students tested in May 2020.
“This honor reflects our students’ desire to challenge themselves but also emphasizes the enriching environments that have been created for our students to thrive. It is a true testament to the hard work of our teachers and their efforts to provide high-quality opportunities for our students,” said Dr. Scott Spence, superintendent of Glynn County Schools.
AP Schools of Distinction are schools with at least 20 percent of the total student population took AP exams and at least 50 percent of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher. AP STEM Achievement Schools are those with at least with a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses and at least 50 percent of all AP STEM exams earning scores of 3 or higher.
“We are committed to expanding opportunities for Georgia students, including in advanced and accelerated coursework,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods.
“I offer my sincere congratulations to each of this year’s AP Honor Schools, and thank each teacher, student, and school leader who worked hard to create strong AP opportunities in these 88 Georgia schools.”
The Georgia Department of Education’s annual list is comprised of eight categories based on the results of 2021 AP courses and exams: AP Access and Support Schools, AP Challenge Schools, AP Schools of Distinction, AP Expansion Schools, AP Humanities Schools, AP Humanities Achievement Schools, AP STEM Schools, and AP STEM Achievement Schools.