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AP

Results and Findings
 The percentage of Pine-Richland students scoring a 3 or better on an AP exam has been
higher than state or global comparisons for 6 of the past seven years.

 In 2019, 73% of Pine-Richland students scored 3 or above on an AP exam; this
percentage is a slight increase compared to 2018 data. State results decreased slightly.

 The 2019 Pine-Richland student scores averaged above 4.00 in two courses: Calculus
BC (4.39) and Computer Science A (4.53). In 2019, Pine-Richland student scores
averaged under 3.0 in three courses: Art History (2.73); US History (2.77); and French
Language and Culture (2.88).

● Based on an analysis of individual 2019 AP assessments, the following observations were
made:
● Art
o Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio – 92% of the 13 students participating
scored a 3 or above, with 3.54 being the average score for the group.
o Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio – 100% of students scored a 3 or above,
with 3.25 being the average score for the group which is an increase from
last year.
o Art History - This course was added to the Program of Studies for the
2016-2017 school year. The number of students taking the exam
decreased to 41 in 2019. The average score decreased from 2.94 to 2.73 in
2019.
● English
o English Language and Composition – There was a decrease in the number
of students enrolled in the course in 2019. The average score of 3.05 is a
decline when comparing the past three years.
o English Literature and Composition – There is a slight decrease in the
average score to 3.08, however, 72 took the exam, which exceeds all of
the previous years.
● Computer Science
o Computer Science A – Computer Science A was added to the Pine-
Richland High School Program of Studies for the 2019-2020, however, a
group of students were prepared for this assessment through their other
courses of study. All 15 student scored a 3 or above. The average score
was 4.53.

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