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LRSD reports AP gains, announces early‑college associate program with UALR
Summary
LRSD staff reported that 56% of students taking AP exams earned qualifying scores (3–5) in 2025, up from mid‑40s when current advanced‑academics staff began. The board was also told that an MOU with the University of Arkansas will allow some students to earn an associate degree at LRSD high schools starting next year.
Jennifer Thomas, LRSD’s coordinator for advanced academics, told the board the district’s AP and concurrent‑credit programs are showing gains and wider participation.
"When I first started in this role the data that we collected was at 45%...so I am proud that now we're at 56%," Thomas said, summarizing 2025 AP results. She said Central High produced the district’s highest qualifying rate at 74.7…
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