St. Mary’s Ryken Awarded College Board’s Platinum Distinction for AP Excellence!

St. Mary’s Ryken has earned the College Board’s highest recognition for outstanding faculty and student performance in the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll. 

"As a Catholic school, we are deeply committed to our promise to each family—to nurture every student's knowledge, faith, and character growth,” said Principal Catherine Bowes. “Our mission is to equip them with the skills and values necessary for success in college and beyond, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future that awaits them."

Advanced Placement (AP) coursework equips students for college rigor, offers opportunities for earning college credits during high school, and can significantly reduce college expenses while boosting success.

“SMR is proud to have earned Platinum status, the highest level of recognition (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum), for achieving both excellence and equity in our AP Program for the Class of 2024,” Bowes said.

 The Class of 2024's AP achievements include:

• 81% of Class of 2024 graduates took at least one AP exam during high school. 
• 58% of Class of 2024 graduates scored 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school.
• 33% of the Class of 2024 graduates took 5 or more AP exams 

 “We are honored to be among the few schools in the U.S. and Canada to receive the Platinum Honor, reaffirming that an SMR education is a wise investment in a child’s future success,” said SMR President Rick Wood.”The average 3-credit course at a four-year college is $4,000. Access to our AP program translates into college savings and advanced access to college courses.” 

St. Mary’s Ryken offers 29 AP courses. To view the complete list, visit https://www.smrhs.org/academics/apcourses.