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Kings Park reports strong Regents, AP and CTE results; Algebra 2 posts 99% pass rate
Summary
District presenters told the board that Regents and AP performance rebounded under next-gen standards, with Algebra 2 showing a 99% pass rate and AP passing rates approaching the mid-90s; technical-endorsement numbers rose from 4 to 16 students year over year.
Kings Park Central School District officials detailed 2025 assessment and career-and-technical education outcomes during the Aug. 18 board meeting, highlighting rebounds in Regents performance and high AP and technical-education results.
High-school leadership said the district saw gains as students and teachers adapted to next-generation standards. "Algebra 2 ... 99% passing rate," the presenter reported, calling the result an "all-star" performance. The presentation credited teachers and extracurricular programs (student council, Model UN, National History and Civic Honor Society) with contributing to results in social studies and US history.
Advanced Placement outcomes were a focal point: the district said roughly 45% of eligible students were enrolled in AP courses (about 300+ students) producing approximately 660 examination sittings, with passing rates for students taking AP courses approaching 95 percent. "We're not just meeting, we're exceeding," the presenter said, noting that many students take multiple AP exams and that dual-enrollment options remain available.
Officials also highlighted career and technical education (CTE). The district reported 16 students earned a technical-endorsement seal on their diploma this year, up from 4 the prior year. The board heard examples of certificated outcomes -- students completing nursing assistant and automotive certifications, cosmetology licenses and other workforce-ready credentials -- and were told some certifications articulate to college credit.
Board members congratulated staff and students and discussed the importance of sustaining program supports. The presentation included historical comparisons and a five-year overview of scores; no board action was required.
