Crofton High Sets New AP Standard for County

10 Anne Arundel County High Schools Earn AP Honor Roll Distinctions

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Crofton High School has become the first Anne Arundel County public school to earn the College Board's top-tier AP Platinum Honor Roll designation, highlighting its strong AP access and results. The recognition comes as AP enrollment and diversity have surged countywide, with several neighboring high schools also earning Gold, Silver, or Bronze honors for expanding rigorous coursework and supporting student success.

Why it matters

This achievement by Crofton High School sets a new standard for academic excellence in the county and demonstrates the school's commitment to providing students with access to advanced placement courses and supporting their success. It also reflects the broader trend of increased AP participation and performance across Anne Arundel County, which is helping to prepare more students for college-level work.

The details

Crofton High School earned the prestigious AP Platinum Honor Roll designation from the College Board, which recognizes schools that have simultaneously increased access to AP courses for a broader and more diverse student population while also maintaining or improving the rate at which their AP students earn scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Several other Anne Arundel County high schools also earned Gold, Silver, or Bronze honors from the College Board for their own efforts to expand AP programs and support student achievement.

  • Crofton High School recently became the first Anne Arundel County public school to earn the AP Platinum Honor Roll designation from the College Board.

The players

Crofton High School

A public high school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland that has become the first in the county to earn the College Board's top-tier AP Platinum Honor Roll designation.

College Board

The organization that administers the Advanced Placement (AP) program and recognizes high schools that have expanded access to AP courses while also maintaining or improving student performance on AP Exams.

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The takeaway

Crofton High School's achievement in earning the AP Platinum Honor Roll designation sets a new standard for academic excellence in Anne Arundel County and demonstrates the school's commitment to providing students with access to rigorous college-level coursework and supporting their success. This recognition also reflects the broader trend of increased AP participation and performance across the county, which is helping to better prepare students for the demands of higher education.