波士頓公校報喜訊. AP學生通過率64%創歷史新高

波士頓市長吳弭（中）和波士頓公校總監Mary Skipper 和學生晤談。（市府圖片）

AP學生圓桌會。(市府圖片）

        （Boston Orange編譯）波士頓公立學校（BPS）7月15日公佈，2026年大學先修課程 （AP）考試結果顯示，24所學校的4,069名學生參加了7,277場考試。其中4,665場獲得3分以上的大學學分資格，通過率達64%，創歷史新高。         全波士頓市9至12年級學生中，有30%至少參加過一次AP考試，參與人數比2022年成長25%，合格成績數更激增65%。         波士頓公校把這成長歸功於學區近年推動「AP全麵開放（AP Access for All）」等計畫，擴大課程開設、強化教師專業發展、提供模擬考試和備考資源，成功降低了學生的參與障礙。 自2022年以來，西語裔學生參與率增加54%，非裔學生增加42%，顯示波士頓公校學區在促進教育公平上的具體成效。         波士頓公校總監瑪麗·斯基珀（Superintendent Mary Skipper）表示，「這些結果證明，當移除障礙並提供適當支持時，學生就能迎接挑戰」。副總監西蒙·萊特博士（Simone Wright）補充，合格率穩步提升，驗證了教學重點與教師支持計畫的方向正確。         BPS在2018至2025年間增加20%的AP課程，受歡迎的新課程有「AP非裔美國人研究（AP African American Studies）」，新學年將推出「AP商業與金融素養（AP Business and Financial Literacy）」，以及「AP網路安全（AP Cybersecurity）」。         大學、職涯與生涯準備辦公室助理總監布雷特·迪肯斯（Brett Dickens）指出，每間AP教室都在為學生開拓未來可能。         今年稍早，波士頓公校系統與波士頓市政府及麻州中小學教育廳在科技波士頓學院（TechBoston Academy）舉辦AP圓桌會議，市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）、教育廳長佩德羅·馬丁內斯（Pedro Martinez）與學生代表共同討論AP課程對大學準備度的影響。2026年成績印證，擴大參與和學生支持措施已轉化為全學區可量化的進步成果

Boston Public Schools Reports Record Growth in Advanced Placement Participation and Student Success

District has increased qualifying AP scores by 65% since 2022, with nearly two-thirds of exams earning college-credit qualifying scores

BOSTON –July 15, 2026 –Boston Public Schools (BPS) reports continued growth in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and student success. The 2026 AP Score Reports released by College Board show gains in access to college-level coursework and strong performance on AP exams.

This year, 4,069 BPS students participated in Advanced Placement coursework and took 7,277 AP exams across 24 district schools. Of those exams, 4,665 earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher, resulting in a 64% districtwide qualifying rate. Today, 30% of all BPS students in grades 9–12 take at least one AP exam.

Since 2022, AP participation has increased by 25%, while the number of qualifying scores has grown by 65%, raising the district’s overall qualifying rate from 50% to 64%. The number of AP exams taken has also increased by 29% over the same period.

“This year’s AP results demonstrate the impact of our commitment to expanding access to rigorous academic opportunities through initiatives like AP Access for All,” said Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper. “We are seeing the highest AP participation levels and the highest percentage of students earning qualifying scores in BPS history, showing that when we remove barriers and provide students with the right supports, they rise to meet the challenge. More students than ever are enrolling in college-level coursework, earning college-credit qualifying scores, and building the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed for success beyond high school. I am grateful to our educators, school leaders, students, and families for their continued commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.”

The district’s continued growth builds on years of strategic investment in expanding AP access through initiatives such as AP Access for ALL, increasing course offerings, strengthening teacher professional development, and providing students with additional academic supports, including mock exams and test preparation resources. These efforts have helped more students enroll in Advanced Placement courses and improve student achievement.

The 2026 results also show expanded access across student groups. Since 2022, AP participation has increased by 54% among Hispanic/Latino students and 42% among Black students, reflecting the district’s commitment to more students engaging in rigorous coursework and earning college credit while still in high school.

“Expanding access is only meaningful if students are equipped to succeed once they enter these courses,” said Deputy Superintendent of Academics Dr. Simone Wright. “The steady increase in qualifying scores shows that our instructional priorities, educator support, and intentional focus on academic excellence are helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to thrive in college-level coursework.”

BPS continues to broaden Advanced Placement opportunities across its high schools. Between 2018 and 2025, the district increased AP course offerings by 20%, and students now have access to a growing range of subjects, including AP African American Studies, one of the district’s most popular newer courses. Several schools also plan to introduce AP Business and Financial Literacy and AP Cybersecurity in the coming school year.

“Every AP classroom represents an opportunity for a student to discover what’s possible for their future,” said Assistant Superintendent of the Office of College, Career & Life Readiness Brett Dickens. “Whether students are earning college credit, strengthening their college applications, or developing the critical thinking and perseverance needed after graduation, these experiences prepare them to confidently pursue their next steps. We’re proud that more Boston students than ever are taking advantage of these opportunities.”

Earlier this year, BPS, alongside the City of Boston and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, hosted an Advanced Placement roundtable at TechBoston Academy, where Mayor Michelle Wu, Commissioner Pedro Martinez, Superintendent Mary Skipper, and BPS students discussed the impact of AP coursework on college readiness and personal growth. During the conversation, students reflected on how Advanced Placement courses helped them build critical skills such as resilience, time management, self-confidence, and academic perseverance while encouraging more of their peers to challenge themselves through rigorous coursework. The 2026 AP results demonstrate that these investments in expanding access and supporting student success are translating into measurable outcomes across the district.