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HCPS Students Set AP Testing Records

Students with Harford County Public Schools have set records for the number of AP tests taken and in their performance.

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A historic milestone has been attained by Harford County Public Schools students for the 2024-2025 school year.

A record-setting 5,423 Advanced Placement (AP) exams were administered, an increase of approximately 1,459 exams from the previous year. Test performance also rose. The pass rate across all AP exams increased from 61.6% in 2024 to 64% in 2025.

“This year’s AP results are a testament to our students’ determination and our educators’ unwavering commitment to academic excellence,” said Dr. Sean Bulson, superintendent of HCPS. “We’re especially proud to see more students than ever before challenge themselves with AP coursework — and what’s particularly impressive is that as the number of tests taken increased, overall scores rose as well. This reflects the strength of our instructional programs.”

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The 2025 AP exam administration sets a new participation record for the district. The previous highest pass rate was in 2006 at 65.3%.

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