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Governor: Massachusetts tops nation in AP participation and pass rates, highest ever recorded
Summary
The governor announced Massachusetts ranks first nationally for Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and pass rates—recording the highest state level ever—highlighting state subsidies for low‑income students, gains among Black and Latino students, and plans to expand early college to 100,000 students.
The governor announced that Massachusetts is number one in the nation for Advanced Placement participation and passing rates, saying the state’s performance is the highest ever recorded by any state. "We're number 1 in the country on advanced placement exams," the governor said, framing the result as evidence of strong teaching and student support.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez reiterated the finding and provided participation details, saying nearly 48% of the class of 2025 had exposure to Advanced Placement coursework and that more than 86% of the state’s high schools offer AP classes. "At this scale...it is just…
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