Two Okaloosa County high schools earn high honors on the AP Honor Roll

Northwest Florida Daily News

NICEVILLE – Two schools in Okaloosa County – Niceville High School and Fort Walton Beach High School – have secured a spot on the College Board’s 2024 AP School Honor Roll in recognition of their Advanced Placement (AP) programs.

According to a news release from the Okaloosa County School District, both schools received the silver award for their achievements in increasing access to college-level courses and fostering a culture where students want to continue their education.

The AP School Honor Roll highlights schools that promote college readiness by providing students with pathways to earn college credit through AP exams. The program categorizes schools into four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Silver level awarded to Niceville and Fort Walton Beach High Schools reflects each school’s commitment to high academic standards.

To earn a spot on the AP School Honor Roll, schools must meet criteria based on AP participation and success in the final graduating class. This includes:

College Culture: At least 40% of graduates must have taken an AP exam during high school.
College Credit: At least 25% of graduates must earn a grade of C or higher on an AP exam.
College Optimization: At least 2% of graduates are required to take five or more AP exams, with at least one taken in 9th or 10th grade, encouraging early AP participation.

“We congratulate the students and staff of Niceville High School and Fort Walton Beach High School on this remarkable achievement,” Superintendent Marcus Chambers said in the release. “Their hard work has not only earned this recognition, but has also set a high standard for academic excellence in our district.”

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