Norton High School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

College Board announced that Norton High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction. 

The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 

Norton High School had 54% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 44% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 7% of seniors who took five or more AP exams! Last year Norton High School offered a total of 18 AP courses (15 in-person and 3 through Virtual High School) with 27 sections (24 in-person and 3 virtual). 16 teachers taught the 15 in-person courses.

Norton High School is dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience that challenges and nurtures the intellect of every student. Dr. Ethan Dolleman, Principal, stated "Being named to the Honor Roll is a tremendous and well-deserved recognition for our amazing AP teachers and brilliant, hard-working students.  It is also a reflection of Norton High School's dedication to preparing every student for their very bright future."

College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) 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. Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students. 

“AP represents an opportunity for students to stand out to colleges, earn college credit and placement, and potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program.  “The schools have shown that they can expand access to these college-level courses and still drive high performance – they represent the best of our AP program.”