Colquitt County High School (CCHS) is proud to announce remarkable achievements in its Advanced Placement (AP) Program for the 2023-2024 school year. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our students and educators and our commitment to academic excellence.
Impressive Gains in AP Exam Performance
CCHS students have made significant strides in several AP subjects, with performance far exceeding both previous years and global averages:
- Calculus AB: Increase from 80% in 2023 to a perfect 100% in 2024, compared to the global average of 64%.
- Chemistry: 100% in 2023 and 2024, surpassing the global average of 75%.
English Literature: Increase from 64% in 2023 to 100% in 2024, well above the global average of 72%. - Government: A significant improvement from 27% in 2023 to 76% in 2024, outperforming the global average of 73%.
- Physics 1: An increase from 47% in 2023 to 57% in 2024, above the global average of 46%.
- Pre-Calculus: A new AP course in 2023 with a strong first year, outperforming the global average by 18%.
- World History: A substantial jump from 53% in 2023 to 73% in 2024, exceeding the global average of 64%.
Celebrating Our 2024 AP Scholars
We are delighted to recognize the achievements of our students who have earned the distinction of AP Scholar:
2024 AP Scholars: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
- Rasheedat O. Agboola (11th Grade)
- Carson W. Connell (11th Grade)
- Bawitin Ram (11th Grade)
- Jack T. Taunton (11th Grade)
- Owen P. Croft (12th Grade)
- Aaron B. Dunn (12th Grade)
- Banks S. Flowers (12th Grade)
- Trent E. Hill (12th Grade)
- Hannah Huante (12th Grade)
- Emily G. Lampman (12th Grade)
- Lana J. Lopez (12th Grade)
- Emanuel Ramiro-Perez (12th Grade)
- Alexander Serrano-Lopez (12th Grade)
- Isabel C. Taylor (12th Grade)
- Lauren E. Wogan (12th Grade)
- Summer C. Allbrooks (Graduate)
- Yadhira Alvarez (Graduate)
- Jackson F. Ballard (Graduate)
- Charimaine A. Dauphin (Graduate)
2024 AP Scholars with Honor: Awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
- Willis McCranie (11th Grade)
- Lucas M. Babb (12th Grade)
- Anna C. Hiers (12th Grade)
2024 AP Scholars with Distinction: Awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
- Blaine Autrey (12th Grade)
- Sara E. Cooper (12th Grade)
- Caleb Z. Schmidt (12th Grade)
- Jack M. Still (12th Grade)
- Quince J. McCloud (Graduate)
- Karson L. Smith (Graduate)
Dr. Chris Merritt, CCHS Principal, shared, "These achievements are a testament to our students' hard work and perseverance and the unwavering support of our teachers and staff. We are immensely proud of our student's accomplishments and look forward to continuing to support their academic journeys."
Students interested in taking Advanced Placement courses should speak with their high school counselor. The 2024-2025 school year begins August 1. Back-to-school information is located at www.colquitt.k12.ga.us.