Cuyahoga Heights High School has once again been recognized for excellence in Advanced Placement (AP) programming, earning Silver status on the College Board’s 2025 AP School Honor Roll. This marks the third consecutive year the school has received national distinction, reflecting sustained growth and a strong commitment to college readiness.
The AP School Honor Roll, launched in 2023, honors schools that meet research-backed criteria tied to college success. To earn recognition, schools must meet or exceed benchmarks across three categories: College Culture, College Credit, and College Optimization.
Cuyahoga Heights High School’s three-year progression demonstrates steady improvement and continued high performance:
2023: Bronze recognition (Class of 2023)
2024: Silver recognition (Class of 2024)
2025: Silver recognition (Class of 2025)
For the Class of 2025, students exceeded multiple national thresholds:
College Culture (54%) – More than half of graduating seniors took at least one AP exam, surpassing the Silver-level benchmark of 50 percent.
College Credit (37%) – Over one-third of graduates earned college credit by scoring a 3 or higher on an AP exam, exceeding the Gold-level threshold of 35 percent.
College Optimization (19%) – Nearly one in five students took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one exam taken in 9th or 10th grade—surpassing the Platinum-level benchmark of 15 percent.
The school’s trajectory reflects continuous growth in college culture participation, increasing from 48 percent in 2023 to 54 percent in 2025, while maintaining exceptional performance in both college credit attainment and advanced course-taking.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our AP team who work to make rigorous coursework accessible while supporting students through the challenges of college-level work,” said Superintendent Matt Young. “Most importantly, it demonstrates our students' willingness to challenge themselves academically and their success in doing so.”
Research shows that students who take AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college and graduate on time. Even students who do not ultimately earn college credit benefit from early exposure to college-level instruction, expectations, and academic rigor.
“This honor belongs to our students and staff,” said Principal Scott DeTray. “Their willingness to push themselves, coupled with a system that encourages growth and opportunity, is what makes sustained success possible.”
Cuyahoga Heights High School’s continued placement on the AP School Honor Roll underscores the district’s focus on academic excellence, equity, and long-term college readiness for all students.