Westchester Named to Advanced Placement Honor Roll

Westchester Country Day School has been named to the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction, the highest level of recognition.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. 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.

Westchester had 100% of seniors in the Class of 2023 who took at least one AP exam during high school, and 14 out of 24 seniors achieved AP Scholar honors.

Westchester is a college preparatory independent school in High Point serving more than 460 students in grades PK-12 from communities throughout the Piedmont Triad. The school offers 16 AP courses in its Upper School (9-12) curriculum designed by the faculty to prepare students for the level of writing, critical thinking and analytical skills they will need to be successful in college courses.

“When our graduates come back to visit us, they regularly tell us that they felt more than prepared for their college classes because of the academic environment and the exceptional preparation received from their teachers,” said Raegan Atkinson, director of college guidance. “We’re very proud of our robust AP offerings relative to the small size of our school, and we’re especially grateful for the excellent, committed, veteran AP teachers who serve our students well.”

College Board’s AP 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.

“AP represents an opportunity for students to stand out to colleges, earn college credit and placement, and potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools have shown that they can expand access to these college-level courses and still drive high performance – they represent the best of our AP program.”