Valley Stream Central reports strong AP participation and higher AP scholar counts
Summary
District staff told the business committee that 1,285 students took 3,114 AP exams last year, with roughly 580 students earning some form of distinction; school-level breakdowns show gains across Central, North and Memorial schools.
The Valley Stream Central High School District business committee heard a report on advanced placement and college‑level course participation that showed rising participation and higher counts of AP scholar distinctions. A presenter said, "1,285 AP students with 3,114 exams with 580 students that got some kind of style distinction," and noted multiple subjects with high percentages of students scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams.
The presenter walked the committee through course- and school-level results, highlighting strong performance in 2‑D art and design, Spanish language and culture (small cohorts), biology (about 81% scoring 3+), calculus BC (69% scoring 3–5) and research/seminar (95% scoring 3+ in one metric). The report also showed an increase in district AP scholar recognitions (261 AP Scholars, 98 with honors, and growth in scholars with distinction). District staff emphasized open enrollment across the three high schools and said counselors meet individually with students to manage scheduling and course loads.
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