Massachusetts, and New England, Leads Nation in Advanced Placement Testing Results
Massachusetts has once again ranked first in the nation with the highest percentage of graduating high school seniors who scored a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, according to results released by the NEC member the College Board this week. Further, all six New England states rank in the top half of the nation’s AP results, with Connecticut standing out in the number four spot.
On these results, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey stated that she is “proud of the students and educators who worked hard to make sure Massachusetts remains a leader in student participation and success.” Governor Healey went on to say that her Administration “is committed to expanding access to AP courses for all students to enhance the opportunities available to them and set them on a path to a successful future.”
Across the nation, only 21.6% of students scored a 3 or higher on their AP exams which are needed to pass, however in Massachusetts alone, 30.5% of students had a passing score on their exams. Additional information on this recent New England success can be found here.