BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana students have made progress in Advanced Placement (AP) scores, new data shows.

According to the College Board, Louisiana high school students increased their scores by 24.5 percent since 2021, which is nearly two-thirds growth in four years.

AP courses are designed for high school students to earn college credits before graduation. Every major subject has AP courses available, including math, science, world languages, and the arts. Students with a score of three or higher on the AP exam are eligible to earn the credit.

From 2024 to 2025, the qualifying score percentage increased by 11.2%.

“Louisiana students continue to prove they are just as capable as any in the nation,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley. “As

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