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HCISD reports 55% rise in AP Scholars, district officials credit teachers and supports
Summary
Harlingen CISD announced 73 Advanced Placement scholars this year, up from 47 last year — a 55% increase — and recognized students and staff during the board meeting.
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District announced that 73 students earned Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar recognition this school year, an increase from 47 students the previous year, district leaders said during the board meeting.
The growth — a 55 percent increase in the number of AP Scholars — was highlighted by district administrators during the board’s recognition segment as evidence of increased student participation and support in AP coursework. Superintendent Dr. Corton and other administrators credited teachers, supplemental tutorial resources and family support for the rise.
The board invited recognized students and district leaders to the front for photographs and public congratulations. Administrators specifically named multiple high school students from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Harlingen School of Health Professions and Harlingen Collegiate High among the AP Scholars.
District officials said the increase reflects expanded opportunities and supports for AP coursework; they did not provide a dollar figure for any new funding stream tied to AP expansion. No formal policy action was taken; the recognition was ceremonial.
Ending: District leaders encouraged the recognized students to sustain academic momentum through graduation and beyond.
