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P.K. Yonge Recognized with College Board Advanced Placement Platinum Distinction and the AP Access Award

College Board announced that P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School at the University of Florida has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning AP Platinum distinction and the AP Access Award.  

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students and whose programs are broadening access. Schools can earn these recognitions annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. 

“P.K. Yonge is especially proud to be recognized with this prestigious College Board honor. Receiving both the highest possible award of AP Platinum, as well as the AP Access award, are strong indicators that our school is on the rise with regard to providing both an excellent and an inclusive educational experience for all of our students,” said Brian K. Marchman, P.K. Yonge director and superintendent. “More and more of our students are enjoying success at P.K. Yonge each year and the credit goes to them, their teachers and supportive parents working in partnership.”

P.K. Yonge had 97% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 54% of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 17% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams! 

“AP gives students an opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.” 

AP Platinum Distinction

To receive Platinum distinction, schools must receive a certain percentage in three categories–college culture (at least 80%), college credit (at least 50%), and college optimization (at least 15%). 

P.K. Yonge received a 97% in college culture, 54% in college credit, and 17% in college optimization. 

AP Access Award

P.K. Yonge is also being recognized with the AP Access Award, which honors schools that encourage more low-income and underrepresented minority students to take AP courses. The percentage of students in at least one of these categories who took at least one AP Exam before graduation is proportional to or above P.K. Yonge’s student population, demonstrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework. 

College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) 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.