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District reports rising AP participation and improved pass rates; AP Research outperforms state
Summary
Staff said the district now has about 1,117 unique AP students who took roughly 1,900 exams, with more students passing AP exams in 2026 than 2025 and AP Research/AP Seminar performing above the statewide average.
District staff presented AP data showing expanded participation and improved outcomes: “We have 1,117 unique AP students... they took a total of 1,900... exams,” staff said, and the number of students passing AP exams increased in 2026 compared with 2025. The presenter noted that the percentage of AP students earning a 3 or higher remained high—around 64%—and highlighted AP Research and AP Seminar as areas where Birmingham students exceeded the statewide average.
Staff credited AP teachers for the gains and said the metrics were reviewed both by growth in participation and by mean score shifts across AP subjects (calculus, language, physics, psychology, Spanish and others). Board members asked questions and acknowledged staff and teacher contributions.
