Mass. students place No. 1 nationwide for AP scores, break all-time record

"Last year's graduates achieved the all-time record for the highest percentage of students who scored 3 or higher on an AP exam, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a press release. The College Board released results Tuesday showing that 35.8 percent of Massachusetts public high school graduates reached that score threshold."

"The advantage of taking AP exams in high school stems from the ability to earn college credit while still in high school. Since the AP courses are at the college level, most colleges will award credit for exam scores of 3 or higher."

"Besides Washington D.C., Massachusetts also had the highest percentage of Black or African American students taking an AP exam, according to Healey and Driscoll. The state ranked third nationwide in the percentage of graduates who took an AP exam."

Massachusetts public high school graduates set an all-time record for AP exam performance, with 35.8 percent achieving scores of 3 or higher, the highest percentage in the nation. The state also led in participation, ranking third nationwide in the percentage of graduates taking AP exams. Additionally, Massachusetts had the highest percentage of Black or African American students taking AP exams, second only to Washington D.C. AP exams provide significant advantages by allowing high school students to earn college credit, as most colleges award credit for scores of 3 or higher. These college-level courses prepare students for rigorous university coursework and contribute to their success after graduation.

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