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“ This recognition speaks to the amazing work our curriculum team and teachers are doing to ensure our students are college ready .”
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THREE HIGH SCHOOLS RECEIVE AP HONOR ROLL RECOGNITION

Three Mansfield ISD high schools are among the 9 % of schools recognized across the country for increasing college-going culture , providing opportunities for students

to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness . The AP School Honor Roll recognition was awarded to Lake Ridge , Legacy and Mansfield High Schools .
To receive this recognition , schools must meet criteria for their most recent graduating class including :
• College Culture : 40 % or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP Exam during high school .
• College Credit : 25 % or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam during high school .
• College Optimization : 2 % or more of the graduating cohort took five or more AP Exams during high school . At least one of those exams was taken in 9th or 10th grade , so that students are spreading their AP experience across grades rather than feeling disproportionate pressure in any single year .

“ This recognition speaks to the amazing work our curriculum team and teachers are doing to ensure our students are college ready .”

DR . KIMBERLEY CANTU
Superintendent
• Have full-time grade-12 enrollments .
The AP School Honor Roll offers schools recognition across four levels of distinction : bronze , silver , gold and platinum . Lake Ridge and Legacy High Schools earned the bronze distinction . Mansfield High School received silver . In addition , MHS received the AP Access Award , which honors schools that demonstrate a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework .
“ This recognition speaks to the amazing work our curriculum team and teachers are doing to ensure our students are college ready ,” said Superintendent Dr . Kimberley Cantu . “ Our goal is to keep implementing our Vision 2030 strategic plan to ensure all of our students graduate life ready and either career or college ready .”
The AP School Honor Roll recognition program was launched by College Board in 2023 to celebrate schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students and broadening access to advanced placement courses .
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