In May, 61 students took 114 Advanced Placement tests at Whitewater High School. Students scoring a 3, 4 or 5 on each test are eligible to receive college credit for the corresponding course. This year, 75.4 percent of the students who took a test scored a 3 or above, nearly a 10 point increase over last year’s results, and well above the Wisconsin average of 69.1.
The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. This year’s AP Scholar awards are offered to the following students:
AP Scholar is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Students receiving this award include: Joshua Freiermuth, Wentao Guo, Dustin Hayes, Austin Holik, Joshuah Kline, Erin McManaway, Ethan Mikos, Melissa Mursch, McKennah Rupke and Jessaca Summers.
AP Scholar with Honor designation is granted 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. Jameson Zaballos received this honor.
AP Scholar with Distinction goes 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. Students receiving this award include: Jack Bullis, Benjamin Hansen, Paul Pelayo and Andrew Tautges.
National AP Scholar awards go to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Andrew Tautges received this honor.
