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DPSCD celebrates increased AP access and student recognitions across neighborhood schools

Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education · December 10, 2024
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Summary

Superintendent highlighted a near-doubling in students taking and passing AP classes districtwide and recognized 137 students from multiple high schools for College Board honors; board members and students urged continued expansion of AP and career programs.

Superintendent Dr. Beatty presented district data showing a substantial increase in access to advanced placement (AP) classes and recognition from the College Board. He said the district has been intentional about expanding AP beyond exam schools and into neighborhood high schools.

The data: Dr. Beatty said that in 2018–19 approximately 1,707 students took AP classes districtwide and 364 passed,…

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