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District reports strong AP participation and pass rates; board flags online test conditions and asks EAC to review AP program questions
Summary
PVPUSD presented 2024–25 Advanced Placement data showing strong participation and pass rates (district-level improvement from 81% to 85% pass rate). Board members and students raised concerns about online testing Wi‑Fi issues and whether families need clearer guidance on AP course loads; the board asked the Education Advisory Committee to examine AP program policies and potential caps.
District staff presented Advanced Placement (AP) results for 2024–25 at the Sept. 10 board meeting, reporting strong participation and high pass rates across both high schools.
The districtwide pass rate rose from 81% in 2023 to 85% in 2025, staff said. Site-level figures showed PV High had approximately 722 students who took at least one AP exam and a student-exam pass rate in the mid-70s percentage range; Peninsula High’s pass rates were higher, with site pass rates reported near 90% for exams and students. Staff cautioned that small cohort sizes in visual and performing arts AP exams produce volatile percentages and noted that AP participation and dual-enrollment courses are treated similarly in college admissions.
Student board members and board trustees raised technology concerns after the district shifted many AP exams online: intermittent Wi‑Fi and room layout (desk size, shared gym testing sites) can disadvantage students on a high-stakes day. "I know I had issues with the online test as well as other students," student Malia told the board. Trustees asked for a district network assessment and for staff to present options to improve testing conditions. Staff said a network assessment was completed over the summer and an update will be provided to the board soon.
The board also discussed whether the district should cap how many AP courses students may take. Trustees asked staff to prepare data and, as appropriate, asked the Education Advisory Committee to examine AP program questions — including family guidance and whether caps or other measures would benefit student well-being and admissions outcomes. No policy decision was made; the board directed staff to follow up with data and an EAC agenda item.
