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Arlington ISD reports higher AP participation and gains in 3+ scores; officials outline retention and recruitment efforts
Summary
District presenters told trustees AP participation has grown about 8% since 2018 and that scores of 3+ rose roughly 38%, with about 25% of students taking at least one AP course. Administrators outlined recruitment, AVID integration, PLCs and targeted supports to sustain growth.
Superintendent Smith asked advanced-academics staff to present results and next steps for Advanced Placement (AP) programs districtwide.
Dr. Karen Zeske, director of advanced academics, and Dr. T.J. Jarko presented data showing participation up about 8% since 2018 and “about a 38% growth in scores of 3 or higher,” which the district said translates to more students earning college credit before graduation. Zeske noted that 23% of the 2025 graduating class earned at least one AP score of 3, 4 or 5.
District leaders credited several…
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