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For Immediate Release
Date: February 6, 2026

Jessica
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39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll

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Alexandria, VA —

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose Advanced Placement (AP) programs are delivering strong academic outcomes for students while expanding access to advanced coursework. Schools earn this annual recognition based on criteria that demonstrate a commitment to college readiness, participation in AP coursework, and student success on AP exams.

“I am incredibly proud of our military-connected students and the dedicated efforts of our educators to prepare them for success in college and careers,” said DoWEA Director Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez. “Having 39 of our high schools recognized on the AP Honor Roll reflects the high achievement and commitment to excellence across DoWEA.”

The College Board recognizes schools at four levels—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze—based on research-based indicators tied to college outcomes. Schools must meet all qualifying criteria using data from the most recent graduating class.

25 DoDEA High Schools Recognized with Platinum Distinction (2025)

Platinum Criteria:

  • 80% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 50% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 15% or more of the graduating cohort took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one taken in the 9th or 10th grade. 

9 DoDEA High Schools Recognized with Gold Distinction (2025)

Gold Criteria:

  • 65% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 35% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 10% or more of the graduating cohort took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one taken in the 9th or 10th grade.

5 DoDEA High Schools Recognized with Silver Distinction (2025)

Silver Criteria:

  • 50% or more of the graduating cohort took at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 30% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school.
  • 5% or more of the graduating cohort took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one taken in the 9th or 10th grade.

WT Sampson Elementary/High School at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, achieved remarkable academic success last year, earning Platinum recognition in two of the three evaluated AP School Honor Roll categories. This accomplishment places the school among the highest-performing Advanced Placement (AP) programs within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) system, underscoring its commitment to academic rigor and college readiness. 

You can find more information on the Advanced Placement Honor Roll here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/scores/awards/school-districts-awards

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