New records set for AP tests

The 2013 testing year for Advanced Placement courses at Homewood High School was one of the most successful in the history of Homewood City Schools.  

More HHS students were tested than ever before while meeting the highest average score. A total of 270 students took 523 exams, passing 393, or about 75 percent, with a score of 3 out of 5 or better.

Over the past ten years, the number of students taking AP tests each year has increased by almost 100 and the number of exams taken has risen by close to 200.

Four students were named National AP Scholars:  Edward DeMetz, Will Palmisano,  Rebecca Riley and Grant Smith.  Another 29 students were named AP Scholars of Distinction.

Funding for the test fees was provided by the Homewood Board of Education, allowing more students to be involved in Advanced Placement courses.  

“We are so appreciative of Homewood City Schools’ commitment to support AP coursework and assessments in our school,” said Principal Zack Barnes. “We are pleased about the hard work offered by our students and our teachers to bring about these excellent results.”

-Submitted by Homewood City Schools