The AP program at Rio Linda High School is a spectacular success, far outperforming every other school in the Twin Rivers district, both in the number of classes offered and the number of students who have passed the AP exam.

AP stands for Advanced Placement. This program is administered by The College Board. The AP classes are high-level courses taught with the breadth and rigor of a first-year college class. The teachers who instruct them attend special training, and the classes are standardized across the nation to ensure that they are appropriately challenging. Students are given a grade in the class based on their performance but are also assessed in specific subject mastery. The tests are administered in May under strict guidelines from The College Board. These tests are scored on a scale of 1-5, with scores of 3-5 considered passing. If a student earns a score of 3-5 on the test, they are often able to bypass the corresponding course in college.

Students who pass multiple AP exams can save thousands of dollars in college tuition and may also graduate earlier. The most dedicated students have been able to reduce their undergraduate degree time by almost a full year. The test serves as an indicator of college readiness for college admissions. In fact, it is nearly impossible to gain admission to high-level universities directly out of high school without successful completion of AP classes on one's high school transcripts.

 

Rio Linda High School offers a wide range of AP classes: