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North Providence High reports 75% AP pass rate, district leaders cite growth since program start
Summary
North Providence High School leaders reported a 75% overall AP exam pass rate in the most recent results, with 150 students taking 274 exams and 205 exams scoring 3 or higher. School officials highlighted sustained program growth and expanded access since the AP program began in 2015.
North Providence High School leaders presented the school's strongest Advanced Placement results to date, reporting a 75% overall pass rate on AP exams and steady growth in student participation.
Kristin McGill, principal of North Providence High School, said the program began in 2015 and has grown to offer as many as 15 AP courses. "We are now offering up to 15 courses at this time," McGill said, and described the results as "record high levels" with subject areas including precalculus, literature, U.S. history and physics posting scores above state and global averages.
Crystal Bozigian, social studies department chair and AP coordinator, provided detailed figures: 150 students sat for AP exams this past spring, taking a total of 274 exams. Of those exams, 205 scored 3 or higher, the threshold that most colleges accept for credit or placement, producing the 75% pass rate. Bozigian said the school recorded its highest-ever number of scores of 5 and that nine subjects had at least one 5. The school also reported an increase in AP Scholar recognitions: 16 AP Scholars, six with honors and five with distinction (based on cumulative AP careers).
Bozigian and McGill emphasized equity of access and outcomes across student groups. McGill said pass rates were consistent across demographic groups, noting Hispanic and Asian students and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch performed at competitive levels. Bozigian added that the state covers AP exam fees for the district, reducing cost barriers for families.
Officials credited program growth to expanded course offerings (including use of Virtual High School for subjects the school does not teach on campus), intentional student identification and a multi-year approach that introduces students to AP-style work earlier in high school. The AP coordinator said the school uses College Board "AP Potential" data and PSAT results to identify students who may succeed in AP courses but have been under-enrolled.
Committee members praised staff and noted the results support both college and career pathways at the comprehensive high school. There was no formal action tied to the presentation.
