MHS Students' AP Test Scores Exceed State and Global Averages

 

(Moorpark, California) Nov. 17, 2023—Recently released Advanced Placement test scores show Moorpark High School students exceeded state and global averages in nearly every subject matter.

“The results of these AP test scores are a testament to the incredible students and teachers at Moorpark High who are committed to these college-level courses and continue to prove that our students are ready for the next step in their education,” Superintendent Dr. Kelli Hays said.

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are rigorous high school courses offered in various subjects, such as history, science, mathematics, languages, and more. They are designed to provide students with college-level content and skills, allowing them to delve deeper into a particular subject and potentially earn college credit while still in high school.

At the end of an AP course, students have the option to take an AP exam administered by the New York-based College Board. The exams, given in May, typically consist of multiple-choice questions and free-response sections that assess the student's knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. AP exams are scored on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest possible score. Most colleges and universities will give high school students college credits with a passing AP score of 3 or higher. 

Last year, Moorpark High School students in grades 10 to 12 took 645 AP tests in 26 content areas. The total includes 18 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) students who took 35 AP exams. Of those 35 tests, 33 received a score of 3 or higher.

Highlights include:

·         French AP test: MUSD pass rate was 100%; California average was 72.6% and global average was 74.2%
·         Spanish Language AP test: MUSD pass rate was 96%; California average was 86.2% and global average was 82.7%
·         Spanish Literature AP test: MUSD pass rate was 100%; California average was 67.6% and global average was 67.3%
·         English Literature AP test: MUSD pass rate was 96.2%; California average was 75.6% and global average was 77.1%
·         European History AP test: MUSD pass rate was 88.8%; California average was 54.4% and global average was 59.4%
·         Macroeconomics AP test: MUSD pass rate was 83.3%; California average was 63.5% and global average was 64.7%
·         Seminar AP test: MUSD pass rate was 100%; California average was 86.3% and global average was 84.8%
·         Biology AP test: MUSD pass rate was 85.7%; California average was 64.2% and global average was 64.4%
·         Chemistry AP test: MUSD pass rate was 87.7%; California average was 75.4% and global average was 75.1%
·         Physics 1 test: MUSD pass rate was 80%; California average was 50.5% and global average was 45.5%.
·         Calculus AB AP test: MUSD pass rate was 86.4%; California average was 60% and global average was 58%
·         Calculus BC AP test: MUSD pass rate was 93.8%; California average was 82.1% and global average was 78.5%