The Belin-Blank Center of The University of Iowa College of Education annually releases the Iowa AP Index to recognize Iowa high schools for providing Advanced Placement opportunities. The 2014 Iowa AP Index is based on May 2013 AP exams and May/June 2013 graduation data. The formula is the number of AP exams given divided by the number of students in the graduating class. A high AP Index is a reflection that a school has a culture that is supportive of and places emphasis on student participation in AP courses and exams.
It`s important to note that Magnet schools, Specially Accredited College Preparatory schools (Rivermont Collegiate), non-accredited schools, and home schools are not included in the AP Index Top 50 ranking. This change took effect in 2008. These schools, however, can receive special recognition for their score, as Rivermont has. Furthermore, because all schools are scored using the same formula, the Iowa AP Index provides a fair comparison across all school sizes and types, whether schools are included in the AP Index Top 50 ranking or not.
The following lists 2014 Iowa AP Index scores for Rivermont and local schools placing in the Top 50 ranking.
Rivermont Collegiate - 2.50
Bettendorf High School - 1.40
West High School - 0.81
Central High School - 0.67
North High School - 0.57
Pleasant Valley High School - no score, opted out, or not in top 50
For more information on the Iowa AP Index, see the attachment and visit http://www.iowaapindex.org/
