Bullard High School earns AP Honor Roll Bronze Recognition

Bullard High School is once again a member of the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll. The school received bronze-level honor roll recognition for the success of its 2024-2025 AP programs. 

Schools earn this recognition by meeting criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 

To earn a place on the AP School Honor Roll, schools must meet the following criteria:

• College Culture: 40% or more of the graduating cohort took at least 1 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 in the graduating class who took 5 or more AP Exams in high school, where at least 1 exam was taken in 9th or 10th grade.

Students who enroll in AP courses have the opportunity to take AP exams upon completion of the course. College credit is then given to the student depending on the score earned on the exam. The highest possible score is a five. At BHS, 108 students passed at least one of their AP exams.

“We are so proud of students for their performance on last year’s AP exams,” Philip Brooks, BHS advanced studies teacher and coordinator, said. “Becoming an AP scholar takes a strong work ethic and a desire to truly understand each course at a college level. Earning AP School Honor Roll recognition is a reflection of their hard work and dedication to academic success."

The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Twenty-one  BHS students earned the AP Scholar Award. These students are Landry Bridges, Melany Castillo, Gabriel Clements, Kaitlyn Constante, Katherine Dark, Elizabeth Fath, Kaleb Garrett, Brecken Glaser, Avery Hendrix, Madison Houghtaling, William Johnson, Jackson Kasson, Aubrey Kuechle, Mariana Morales, Magnolia Morgan, Hudson Neumeier, Addison Pierce, Natalee Ray, Colin Scarborough, Brayden Vining, and Keylon Weidenfeller.

The AP Scholar with Honor Award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and score a 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Eleven BHS students earned the AP Scholar with Honor Award. These students are Lillian Bonds, Avery Creel, Madison Davis, Zachary Eiselt, Alex Ford, Niyah Gee, Taylor Hamby, Carissa Holloway, Shae Quesenberry, Emily Romero, and Darby Starks.

The AP Scholar with Distinction Award is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Four BHS students earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. These students are Kalie Cummings, Piper Drinkwater, Natalie Kotzur, and Emmalee Neuhaus.

Congratulations, AP students and teachers!