Bishop Chatard High School has once again been recognized by the state of Indiana for achieving an outstanding pass rate on Advanced Placement courses in 2019 and 2020. BCHS has consistently been recognized for success on AP exams by the Indiana Department of Education since 2016.
The Indiana Department of Education and College Board reported that 49.1 percent of Bishop Chatard’s 2019 graduates earned a qualifying AP exam score by achieving a 3 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement test. According to IDOE, that resulted in college tuition savings of $71,928.
Over 58 percent of Class of 2020 graduates achieved a qualifying exam score, resulting in college tuition savings for those students of more than $101,000. The IDOE reported that it will release AP data for the class of 2021 at a later date.
“We are extremely proud that the College Board, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education, has again recognized Bishop Chatard for significant achievement in giving a large number of students access to Advance Placement classes as well as guiding them toward success,” Principal Joe Hansen said.
To qualify for Indiana’s Advanced Placement award, at least 25 percent of a school’s graduating class must receive a 3, 4 or 5 on an AP exam.
AP is a research-based program designed to facilitate student participation and success through delivery of college-level courses and corresponding exams in the high school setting. According to the IDOE, qualified students who pass AP courses enroll in college at higher rates, require significantly less remediation, and have higher first-year grade point averages and credit hours earned than other groups of students.
“The AP program is designed to prepare high school students for the rigors of college-level work. We are so proud of our students that have embraced the challenging academic demands required in AP classes. This distinguished award is a reflection of their preparation and performance on the end-of-year AP College Board exam,” Vice Principal of Academics Ann Taylor said.
“We are also so pleased with the dedication of our AP teachers and the entire Bishop Chatard teaching staff. Their willingness to help all students identify their gifts and talents and to guide them to embrace rigorous coursework is a true reflection of our mission,” Taylor added.
For more information on academic course offerings at Bishop Chatard, visit our Course Catalog.