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District leaders say rankings undercount dual‑enrollment offerings; board resists "chasing" rankings
Summary
District presenters told the board that US News rankings for 2023 lag and emphasize AP exam participation, while the district offers 27 AP courses plus 24 dual‑enrollment options; leaders said the district values varied college‑level experiences and will explore adding courses without changing instructional priorities to chase rankings.
The Board heard a data‑driven presentation on school rankings and college‑level course offerings that emphasized choice between Advanced Placement and dual‑enrollment pathways. Mark Russo, the district's curriculum director, told the board that US News and World Report ranked Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley in the high 50s–60s statewide and that the methodology heavily weights AP exam participation and state assessment performance.
"These lists include selective, magnet and charter schools," Russo said, and the ranking data "came from…
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