The Georgia Department of Education has released the Advanced Placement (AP) Honors Schools list, and 21 Gwinnett County public high schools made one or more of the lists. Several Gwinnett schools were recognized in more than one category. Paul Duke STEM High School made the list in all seven categories in which it was eligible.

     DeNelle West, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) chief learning officer, is proud of the district’s schools. “Gwinnett County Public Schools is honored to recognize the incredible academic accomplishments of our schools through their AP Honors recognition - specifically, several of our high schools receiving this national status,” West shares, “We look forward to formally congratulating each of our schools in a future Board meeting.”

     AP exams are administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT. AP courses are one of several ways Georgia students can access college-level learning at the high school level. Students who earn a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam may receive college credit. The 2024 AP Honor Schools were named in eight categories based on the results of 2023 AP courses and exams.

     “Being designated as an AP Honor School marks a remarkable achievement, underscoring a school’s unwavering dedication to fostering academic excellence and offering rigorous coursework,” says Dr. Keena Ryals-Jenkins, GCPS’ director of Accelerated Programs & Gifted Education. “AP curriculum empowers high school students to engage with college-level material and accrue valuable college credits. These courses not only intellectually challenge students but also equip them with the essential skills needed for higher education. The distinction of an AP honor school is earned through a combination of stellar performance on AP exams and a diverse array of AP offerings. Schools honored in this manner exemplify a steadfast commitment to providing enriching academic opportunities, ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigors of college and beyond. I extend my heartfelt pride to all our schools for their dedication and hard work.”

     The GCPS schools recognized as 2024 AP Honor Schools and the specific categories in which they were honored are listed below:

 

AP Access and Support Schools

Schools with at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified themselves as African American and/or Hispanic and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher.

• Archer HS
• Berkmar HS
• Brookwood HS
• Central Gwinnett HS
• Collins Hill HS
• Dacula HS
• Discovery HS
• Duluth HS
• Grayson HS
• Lanier HS
• McClure Health Science HS
• Meadowcreek HS
• Mountain View HS
• Norcross HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS

 

AP Expansion Schools

AP schools with 25% growth in AP student participation from May 2022 to May 2023 and a minimum of 25 students testing in May 2022.

• Berkmar HS
• Central Gwinnett HS
• Discovery HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS

 

AP Humanities Schools

Schools with a minimum of five exams administered in each of the following AP categories: one ELA course, two history/social science courses, one fine arts course, and one world language course, and a minimum of 25 total exams administered.

• Archer HS
• Berkmar HS
• Brookwood HS
• Dacula HS
• Discovery HS
• Duluth HS
• Grayson HS
• Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Lanier HS
• McClure Health Science HS
• Mill Creek HS
• Mountain View HS
• Norcross HS
• North Gwinnett HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS
• Peachtree Ridge HS
• Seckinger HS
• South Gwinnett HS

 

AP Humanities Achievement Schools

AP Humanities schools (see above definition) with at least 50% of all AP Humanities exams earning scores of 3 or higher.

• Archer HS
• Brookwood HS
• Dacula HS
• Discovery HS
• Duluth HS
• Grayson HS
• Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Lanier HS
• Mill Creek HS
• Mountain View HS
• North Gwinnett HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS
• Peachtree Ridge HS
• Seckinger HS

 

AP Schools of Distinction

Schools with at least 20% of the total student population taking AP exams and at least 50% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher.

• Archer HS
• Brookwood HS
• Collins Hill HS
• Dacula HS
• Grayson HS
• Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Lanier HS
• Mill Creek HS
• Mountain View HS
• North Gwinnett HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS
• Peachtree Ridge HS
• Seckinger HS

 

AP STEM Schools

Schools with a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses. (AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles)

• Archer HS
• Berkmar HS
• Brookwood HS
• Central Gwinnett HS
• Collins Hill HS
• Dacula HS
• Discovery HS
• Duluth HS
• Grayson HS
• Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Lanier HS
• McClure Health Science HS
• Meadowcreek HS
• Mill Creek HS
• Mountain View HS
• Norcross HS
• North Gwinnett HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS
• Peachtree Ridge HS
• Seckinger HS
• South Gwinnett HS

 

AP STEM Achievement Schools

AP STEM schools (see above definition) with at least 50% of all AP STEM exams earning scores of 3 or higher.

• Archer HS
• Brookwood HS
• Collins Hill HS
• Discovery HS
• Duluth HS
• Grayson HS
• Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
• Lanier HS
• Mill Creek HS
• Mountain View HS
• Norcross HS
• North Gwinnett HS
• Parkview HS
• Paul Duke STEM HS
• Seckinger HS
• Peachtree Ridge HS