Emily Eagle, the district gifted supervisor, presented the 2024–25 annual report to the board on Sept. 10, highlighting an 82% AP exam pass rate, growth in dual-enrollment participation and continued identification work for underserved populations.

Eagle said 63 students were enrolled in AP classes last year; 41 took AP exams and the district recorded an 82% pass rate on exams (score of 3 or higher), a jump from a 63% pass rate in 2024. "That gives them college credit," Eagle said, noting variations in college acceptance of AP scores. She also reported about 145 students enrolled in dual-enrollment courses last year, which the district said was the highest total since the dual-enrollment partnership began.

The report showed 30 referrals to the gifted program during the year; 19 students were identified for gifted services (9 math only, 5 language-arts only, 5 both). For underserved students (economically disadvantaged or racially/ethnically underrepresented), the district saw 16 referrals and granted identification to 10 of those students (6 math, 1 language arts, 3 both). Eagle described cluster-grouping models in elementary grades, targeted pull-out enrichment, and a growing Lehi League academic competition team.

Eagle said Radford had eight students accepted to Southwest Virginia Governor's School this year, up from seven the prior year after adding an additional seat; she praised transportation and staff support for expanding participation. She also noted cost barriers to AP exam fees ($90 per test) and said counselors and the district will help families access fee waivers or other financial support where needed.

Board members moved to accept the gifted-education annual report by motion and voice vote during the meeting. Eagle said she will continue targeted outreach to identify students who may qualify by specific aptitude and to support underserved populations.