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Carson High reports rising AP participation and pass rates; district credits outreach and foundation support
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Summary
Carson High increased AP test administrations and pass rates over five years; district leaders highlighted pre-AP pipelines, teacher training, and foundation subsidies that reduced test costs and improved access for underrepresented students.
District academic leaders presented five-year AP program trends at the board meeting, documenting growth in both participation and pass rates. Brandon Bringhurst (chief academic officer) said tests taken rose from roughly 500 in 2021 to more than 700 in 2025 while pass rates increased from about 55% to nearly 73%.
Bridget Gordon, AP coordinator and lead counselor, described district strategies: expanding pre-AP coursework and middle‑school readiness, investing in teacher training and targeted supports for nontraditional AP students, adding nontraditional AP options (AP business, cybersecurity), and partnering with the Carson City Schools Foundation to lower student test costs. The presenters emphasized that AP participation and passing matter for college readiness and that continued outreach is needed to broaden demographics of AP test-takers.
Trustees praised the gains, noted improved participation among Hispanic/Latino students, and asked about barriers (AP test fees, which the foundation subsidizes) and supports to keep students enrolled and accountable in rigorous courses.
