Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools recognized for student success in Advanced Placement while broadening access.

District 230’s Carl Sandburg, Amos Alonzo Stagg, and Victor J. Andrew High Schools recently earned two Silver and a Bronze medal in the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year, as announced by College Board.

The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

The schools’  2025 Honor Roll results are as follows:

• Sandburg had 1077 total AP students take 1932 exams with a 80% pass rate.
• Stagg had 714 total AP students take 1322 exams with a 69.19% pass rate.
• Andrew had 611 total AP students take 1171 total exams with a 74.30% pass rate.

Research shows that students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. The students who enter four-year colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. 

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Anita Huffman said, “Earning AP School Honor Roll status is evidence of our district’s commitment to fostering a comprehensive college-bound culture while ensuring access to rigorous, college-level coursework. By participating in the AP program, our students are not only gaining a competitive edge in the college admissions process and earning valuable college credit, they are also developing the critical thinking skills necessary for academic success.”   

College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.