College Board Names Baldwin High School to 2025 AP School Honor Roll

For the third consecutive year, College Board announced that Baldwin High School has been named to the Advanced Placement^® (AP^®) Program School Honor Roll, earning the “Silver” distinction for optimizing college readiness and broadening student access through AP classes.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver 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.

The unique designation represents a broad range of high schools from across the United States and Canada, including private, public, and charter schools; large and small student bodies; rural and urban populations; and specialized high schools, along with generalized programs.

To be recognized, 40% of a school’s graduating cohort must have taken at least one AP exam during high school; 25% or more of the graduating cohort must have scored a three or higher on at least one AP exam; and 2% or more of the graduating cohort must have taken five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one of those exams taken in 9th or 10th grade to demonstrate students are spreading their AP courses across grades rather than experiencing disproportionate pressure in any single year. There are four levels of distinction: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

In 2025, Baldwin High School students took 1,224 AP exams, and the district celebrated 259 AP Award winners, 39 of whom qualified for the AP Capstone Diploma.

“Being named to the College Board’s AP® Silver Honor Roll reflects Baldwin’s deep commitment to educational excellence and to providing students with meaningful opportunities to engage in rigorous, college-level learning,” said Mr. Anthony Mignella, superintendent of schools for the Baldwin Union Free School District. “Through our 29 Advanced Placement courses, Baldwin students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, apply creativity, demonstrate strong character, and engage as responsible citizens. These are essential skills that prepare them not only for college, but for success beyond the classroom. Achieving this designation for the third time is a direct result of the dedication and collaboration of our administrators, teachers, students, and families. This recognition is a tremendous source of pride for our schools and for the entire Baldwin community.”

Dr. Neil Testa, principal of Baldwin High School, also expressed his pride in the school’s latest achievement. “I am incredibly honored and proud for our school to once again earn the AP Honor Roll Silver Designation, clear proof that our school continues to grow stronger and better each year thanks to the talent, dedication, and excellence of our amazing students and the educators who support them.”

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 40 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.

Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students and graduate on time. The students who enter four-year colleges with credit from AP accelerate their path to graduation and build confidence for college success. And even for those who don’t earn college credit, AP coursework provides early exposure to college-level work and contributes to a future-driven culture.

“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional career skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “Congratulations to this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance.”

In addition to AP courses, Baldwin UFSD offers more than 30 dual enrollment courses through colleges and universities, including a unique partnership with Nassau Community College (SUNY Nassau). Baldwin High School’s current graduation rate is 98%.

For the full list of this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients, visit AP Central.

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