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Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 has announced that all three of its schools have been included in the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. This recognition is awarded to schools with effective Advanced Placement (AP) programs that provide students opportunities to further their education.
Schools are eligible for this annual distinction by meeting criteria that emphasize fostering a college-going culture, offering students the chance to earn college credits, and enhancing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll includes four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
The AP program within Lincoln-Way has expanded significantly over recent years, currently offering 37 courses across the district. In 2020, there were 585 AP Scholars—students who passed at least three exams—and this number increased to 850 last year. On average, 54% of seniors across the district have taken at least one AP Exam during high school. Among all three schools, an average of 40% scored a three or higher on at least one exam, while 25% took five or more exams.
Dr. Renae Goldie, Assistant Superintendent for Academics, commented on the achievement: “What I enjoy so much about these designations is that they happen naturally at Lincoln-Way. We offer AP courses and encourage students to challenge themselves but we do not place pressure on students to overload themselves. Our students want to take these courses."
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program allows high school students to engage in college-level studies and potentially earn college credit or advanced placement through exams in various subjects. Research shows that scoring a three or higher on an AP Exam can lead to greater academic success in college.
