The College Board announced that Archbishop Molloy High School has been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll, once again earning Gold distinction! Molloy earned Honor Roll recognition for the second consecutive year based on criteria that reflect our commitment to increasing our college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
In 2024, 71% of Molloy’s graduating class took at least one AP course, and 59% of all seniors received a score of 3 or higher on at least one of their AP exams, earning Molloy Platinum status in the AP School Honor Roll Metrics College Credit category! “AP gives students an opportunity to engage with college-level work, to earn college credit and placement, and to potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program at College Board.
Moreover, Molloy saw a 50.4% increase in its number of AP Scholars in just one year! AP Scholars are students who score a 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. In 2023, Molloy offered 20 AP courses and awarded 105 AP Scholar certificates. In 2024, Molloy offered 24 AP exams and is excited to announce a record breaking 158 AP Scholars!
Additionally, Molloy has also been recognized with the 2024 AP Access Award, which honors schools that encourage more low-income and underrepresented minority students to take AP courses, illustrating a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
Assistant Principal Mrs. Maria Cuomo shares, “Earning the AP Gold Honor Roll status and an AP Access Badge highlights Molloy’s dedication to fostering a robust college-bound culture and providing equitable opportunities for all students to engage in AP courses. This recognition not only reflects our success in achieving significant student participation and performance in AP programs, but also enhances our school's reputation for providing coursework to our families who value academic rigor. Furthermore, it signals to our community that we are dedicated to preparing students for college readiness and success, ultimately supporting their future educational and career aspirations.”