Homestead honored for AP test results
Nov. 19, 2014
Mequon — The Mequon-Thiensville School District has been named to the College Board's fifth annual AP District Honor Roll.
This is the second consecutive year the district has been recognized as a leader for Homestead High School's increased AP test participation while simultaneously maintaining or increasing student performance on the AP exams.
Students experienced substantial gains in AP test performance and success over the past three years. The last year of Homestead's semester schedule was 2012. The high school switched to a trimester schedule in 2013.
In 2012, the high school had 283 test takers, 239 of whom scored 3 or more on one of the exams (84 percent). The school had 40.9 percent of seniors who had scored a 3 or more on an AP exam during high school.
In 2013, Homestead had 362 test takers, 324 of whom scored 3 or more on one of the exams (90 percent). The school had 50.1 percent of seniors who had scored a 3 or more on an AP exam during high school.
In 2014, the high school had 371 test takers, 334 of whom scored 3 or more on one of the exams (90 percent). The school had 52.5 percent of seniors who had scored a 3 or more on an AP exam during high school.
Homestead High School offers 22 AP courses, up from 14 in 2011-12.
"It is a privilege to be honored for the hard work put forth daily by Homestead teachers, students and faculty," Homestead Principal Brett Bowers said. "Homestead High School is committed to giving students the tools they need to succeed in academically rigorous coursework."
MTSD is one of 547 districts across the United States and Canada placed on the AP District Honor Roll.
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The TM Noon Rotary has enjoyed a wonderful long standing relationship with HHS and one of their best programs of the year is when the HHS Choir performs for them.
