Revere outlines 2025–26 district goal 'Every Student Thrives' and discusses AP vs. CCP course trends tied to rankings
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District leaders unveiled a single district goal for 2025–26 emphasizing instructional strategies to grow every student, previewed upcoming value‑added (EVAS) data, and discussed how increases in College Credit Plus (CCP) participation can affect U.S. News rankings and AP metrics.
Revere Local officials presented the district goal for 2025–26 — summarized as “Every Student Thrives” — and explained how the district uses multiple data sources to set goals, monitor outcomes and guide professional development.
Marsha (district staff member) told the board the goal emerged from three years of trend analysis including state report cards, EBAS value‑added data and classroom-level evidence. The district held an “Every Student Thrives” professional development conference with more than 40 sessions to align staff work with the goal.
High school administrator Mr. Ferris reviewed Revere High School’s U.S. News & World Report ranking (40th in Ohio, top 5%), noted the ranking relies on data that is often two years old, and said the district will analyze October EVAS value‑added data when it becomes available. Ferris and other central-office staff framed the rankings as one data point among many and emphasized examining the student-level “story” behind results.
Board members and administrators then discussed an observable shift: more students opting for College Credit Plus (CCP) courses rather than AP exams. Officials said U.S. News does not count CCP the same way it counts AP exam participation, so greater CCP uptake can reduce the number of AP exams administered without necessarily reflecting weaker instruction. Ferris and other leaders said the district has formed committees to examine course offerings, staffing, and the balance between AP and CCP to ensure student needs—and postsecondary plans—are met rather than optimizing for rankings.
District officials said AP exams with scores of 3+ rose from 73% to 84% for the cohort cited, while the total number of AP students and AP exams dipped as CCP participation increased. The board heard that counseling staff meet with colleges regularly to convey students’ transcripts and that individual graduation planning helps families weigh AP versus CCP for college admission and credit acceptance.
