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Huntsville School District reports higher AP pass rates and growth in concurrent-credit use
Summary
At the Sept. 2 Huntsville School District board meeting, staff reported an 18.5% drop in AP enrollment but a nearly 28% increase in the share of AP exam scores of 3 or higher; concurrent-credit enrollments and college-credit hours earned rose, producing an estimated $72,000 in tuition savings.
HUNTSVILLE, Ark. — At its Sept. 2 meeting, the Huntsville School District heard an academic report showing fewer students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes this past year but a notable rise in test results and concurrent-credit participation.
District staff reported AP enrollment fell about 18.5% while the number of AP exams taken decreased 16.25%. Despite that, the share of AP exam scores of 3 or higher — the score commonly used to earn college credit — rose by nearly 28%, the presenter said.
The report said concurrent-credit offerings are increasing and likely account for part of the AP…
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