Huntley High School earns bronze distinction on College Board's 2024 AP School Honor Roll

Huntley High School has been named to the College Board’s 2024 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, earning a bronze distinction. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.

Huntley High also was recognized with the 2024 AP Access Award, which reflects a school’s commitment to encouraging low-income and underrepresented minority students to take AP courses. For many students, particularly those in underserved communities, AP programs offer access to advanced academic opportunities that might not otherwise be available and can enhance eligibility for scholarships or financial aid programs.

According to the College Board, the percentage of Huntley High School students in at least one of these categories who took at least one AP exam before graduation is proportional to or above the school’s student population, demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.

Schools earn AP recognition annually based on criteria that reflects their commitment to providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness.

Huntley High School currently offers 22 AP courses with 49 sections led by 19 teachers.

During the 2023-24 school year:

• 41 percent of Huntley High seniors took at least one AP exam during high school;

• 34 percent of Huntley High seniors scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam; and

• 6 percent of Huntley High seniors took five or more AP exams.

“Being named to the AP Honor Roll highlights the district’s commitment to providing rigorous educational opportunities and ensuring all of our students are prepared for future success,” said Superintendent Jessica Lombard. “It is through the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff that we are able to provide these valuable experiences for our students.”

“I am incredibly proud of our school for this achievement,” said principal Marcus Belin. “AP courses help prepare our students for higher education and build the skills needed for lifelong success.”

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.