Jackson High School AP Results Outpace National Rate

Jackson High School students continue to demonstrate that they are ready to take on challenging, college-level academic work.

During the 2025-2026 school year, 93% of Jackson High School students who took an Advanced Placement exam earned a score of 3 or higher. Nationally, approximately 73% of AP exams earned scores of 3 or higher, putting Jackson’s rate 20 percentage points above the national mark.

The results reflect more than strong test performance. They represent students choosing to challenge themselves through rigorous coursework, teachers providing the instruction and support necessary for students to succeed, and families and a community that continue to place a high value on education.

“Results like these begin with students who are willing to step up and challenge themselves,” Superintendent Chris DiLoreto said. “They are supported by outstanding teachers, engaged families and a community that has consistently invested in opportunities for our students. It takes all of us working together to create an environment where students can pursue this level of academic success.”

Jackson High School offers 25 Advanced Placement courses, giving students opportunities to complete college-level work while still in high school. AP courses allow students to explore subjects in greater depth, develop the study and critical-thinking skills expected at the college level, and potentially earn college credit or advanced placement.

AP exams are scored on a five-point scale. A score of 3 or higher is generally considered a qualifying score, although individual colleges and universities establish their own policies regarding whether AP scores result in college credit or advanced placement.

For Jackson students and families, those qualifying scores can create benefits that extend beyond high school. Depending on the college or university a student attends, AP credit may allow students to satisfy course requirements, begin higher-level classes sooner or reduce the number of college courses they need to complete.

The district views the results as part of a larger commitment to providing students with meaningful academic opportunities.

Jackson’s success is also the product of work that happens long before an AP exam is taken. Students build academic skills throughout their years in Jackson Local Schools, supported by educators across the district who prepare them for increasingly challenging coursework. Families reinforce those expectations at home, while community support helps the district maintain programs and opportunities that allow students to pursue their individual goals.

The result is a culture where students are encouraged not simply to earn strong grades, but to challenge themselves.