Ap Classes Enrollment Statistics

In this post, we explore the trends and insights surrounding the enrollment and participation in Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the United States. From the increasing number of students taking AP exams to the impact on college preparedness, we delve into the latest statistics and key findings shaping the educational landscape.

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"As of 2019, there were about 2.8 million students in the United States who took an AP exams."

Statistic 2

"More than 1.24 million students in the public class of 2018 took at least one AP Exam."

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"38.9% of U.S. public high school graduates in the class of 2019 took at least one AP exam."

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"Since 2003, the number of U.S. students who have graduated high school having taken at least one AP exam has almost doubled (from 18.9 percent to 38.9 percent)."

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"In 2019, California had the most students taking AP exams, with over 370,000 students participating."

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"Approximately fifty-nine percent of the students who took an AP test were ethnically diverse in 2019."

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"More than 75% of students who take AP classes say they feel better prepared for college."

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"A report found that 80% of high schools in the United States offer AP courses."

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"Participation in AP courses increased by more than 70% over a decade, with 1.24 million students in 2018 compared with 704,000 in 2008."

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"The class of 2019 sent to colleges over 4.5 million AP Exams scores, an increase of about 6% compared to those in the class of 2018."

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"The number of U.S. public high school graduates who've taken an AP Exam has increased from 423,067 in 2008 to 1,245,900 in 2018."

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"In 2015, 2.5 million students took at least one AP course, which is double the number who did so in 2005."

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"AP psychology has the highest course enrollment among U.S. students with over 300,000 participants."

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"In 2017, Texas had the second highest AP participation rate with 33.5% of it's high school graduates having taking at least one AP course."

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"22.8% of the class of 2019 scored a 3 or higher on an AP Exam, an increase from 12.2% in 2003."

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"The largest increase in AP test-takers over 10 years was among Black/African American students whose participation grew from 55,300 students in 2008 to more than 169,000 in 2018."

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"In 2020, 86% of colleges and universities in the United States reported granting credit, placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam scores."

The statistics outlined demonstrate a significant increase in AP course participation and exam scores among U.S. high school students over the years. The growth in AP enrollment from both public and diverse student populations reflects a positive trend towards better college preparedness and academic achievement. The data also highlights the widespread availability of AP courses in high schools across the country, with a majority of students feeling more equipped for higher education as a result. Additionally, the increasing number of colleges granting credit for AP Exam scores underscores the value and recognition of AP coursework in the U.S. education system.