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OCPS reports record participation, higher pass rates in AP, Cambridge and IB programs
Summary
District officials told the school board that advanced-studies participation and pass rates rose in 2023-24, with increases in AP pass rate, Cambridge diploma recipients and IB diploma recipients and corresponding college-credit estimates and tuition savings for families.
Orange County Public Schools presented a districtwide update on advanced studies at the Feb. 13 work session, reporting expanded access and improved performance across Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Dr. Rebecca Hunt, director of advanced studies, and Dr. Russo, who led the presentation, highlighted increases in exam participation, higher AP pass rates, and growth in Cambridge ACE and IB diploma recipients.
Why it matters: The district said expanded offerings and school-level supports increased access to accelerated coursework and saved families thousands of dollars in potential college tuition through earned college credits.
Major figures reported - AP: OCPS reported a district AP exam pass rate of 59 percent in the…
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