College Board announced that Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning GOLD distinction.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

LOA is proud to announce impressive achievements in its AP program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Among graduating seniors:

• 72% took at least one AP Exam during high school.

• 64% scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam.

• 29% completed five or more AP Exams.

Across grades 9–12, 125 students participated in the AP program, collectively taking 261 AP Exams. These results underscore LOA’s commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for college-level coursework.

LOA’s AP Coordinator, Carina Baxley, shared her enthusiasm for receiving this prestigious honor, “We are extremely proud to be awarded the AP School Honor Roll Gold distinction.  This honor reflects LOA's dedication to building a strong college-going culture by supporting students in their AP journey, promoting college credit opportunities, and fostering balanced academic goals. We’re proud of our students and teachers for their hard work and commitment to academic excellence!”

“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. “The schools that have earned this distinction are proof that it is possible to expand access to these college-level courses and still drive strong performance – they represent the best of AP.”

College Board’s Advanced Placement Program enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.