Edina High School achieves five year high in AP exam results

Edina High School saw peak performance in its AP exams from the preliminary results of the 2024 AP Exams, with 91 percent earning a passing grade of three or higher - the highest achieved in the last five years.

This year, 2,388 exams were taken by 1,146 Edina High School students. A total of 527 students earned recognition as an AP Scholar, a status awarded to students who receive scores of three or higher on three or more exams. Of these, 93 are AP Scholars with Honor (with a mean score of 3.79), and 252 were named AP Scholars with Distinction (achieving a mean score of 4.26). Two Edina High School students achieved AP International Diploma status with a mean score of 4.38. This globally recognized certificate acknowledges the exceptional achievement of candidates who score three or higher on five or more AP Exams covering four content areas.

“The excellent scores earned by our students are outstanding. This success reflects the hard work and dedication of both our students and educators. It is heartening to see our students achieving at high levels once again as we emerge from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent of Edina Public Schools. “As we move forward, this achievement not only opens doors to college opportunities, but it also allows our students to earn valuable college credit. This results in significant savings on tuition and a strong start to their higher education journey.”

AP courses are developed by the American College Board. Universities around the world value success in these externally graded, subject-based exams.