Stanton College Preparatory Leads Nation in AP European History Scores Among African American Students
Jacksonville – Stanton College Preparatory School leads the nation in the number of African American students from the class of 2009 scoring a three or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) European History Exam, according to results released by the College Board's
6th Annual AP Report to the Nation.
“I applaud the students and staff of Stanton for this wonderful achievement,” said Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals. “It is encouraging to see results like this, and I commend our district's commitment to ensuring that more of our students have access to AP courses.”
The 6th Annual AP Report to the Nation details each state's successes and challenges in preparing students for college through participation in AP courses. It uses a combination of state, national and AP program data to provide each state with the context it can use to celebrate its successes, understand its unique challenges, and set meaningful, data-driven goals to prepare more students for success in college.
Seven Florida public schools have increased AP access and performance for African-American and Hispanic 2009 graduating seniors. No other state in the country has as many public schools recognized. Additionally, Florida leads the country in the percentage of 2009 graduating seniors who took an AP exam in high school, and the state is tied for fifth in the nation on the percentage of 2009 graduating seniors earning a three or better on the exam.
For more information about the Annual AP Report to the Nation, visit the
College Board's website.
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