WRENTHAM — Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet and Principal Nicole Bottomley are proud to share that King Philip Regional High School (KPRHS) has again achieved Gold status on College Board’s 2024-25 AP School Honor Roll.
This is the second consecutive year that KPRHS has earned Gold status on the AP School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools whose Advanced Placement programs have effectively prepared students for college success.
Schools achieve one of four levels of honor: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
For a school to be recognized as Gold on the AP School Honor Roll in a given year, it must meet the following criteria:
- College Culture: 65% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school.
- College Credit: 35% or more of the graduating cohort scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam during high school.
- College Optimization: 10% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school. At least one of those exams was taken in 9th or 10th grade so that students spread their AP experience across grades rather than feeling disproportionate pressure in any year.
KPRHS had 69% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 56% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 13% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams.
The school exceeded gold criteria for college credit, reaching a Platinum-level percentage, and was only 2% shy of reaching Platinum criteria for college optimization.
“I wish to recognize the Advanced Placement students, whose commitment to their programs has led to this impressive achievement,” Principal Bottomley said. “I’d also like to thank our AP teachers, whose constant support of their students prepared them for success in their AP exams, as well as for college-level coursework.”
The annual recognition is based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness.
College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies — with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both — while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments and see many sides of an issue — skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
“I am immensely proud of our AP students and educators for achieving Gold status on the Honor Roll two years in a row,” Superintendent Dr. Drolet said. “This accomplishment is evidence of their consistent hard work and determination to succeed in their academics, and I am pleased that we are once again being recognized for their efforts.”
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