Jackson Academy offers a robust Advanced Placement program with 11 classes. Students who seek greater academic challenge and the potential for college credit while in high school can select AP coursework beginning in the tenth grade. AP is administered by the College Board.
“AP results at JA are impressive,” said Head of Upper School Kyle Nichols. “Most JA students who take AP exams earn college credit after completing the exam. In fact, JA’s average pass rate exceeds the Mississippi average and the global average by a significant margin.”
Earning College Credit
At the end of each course, students take an AP exam designed, field tested, and administered by the College Board to earn scores that reflect the students’ mastery of the coursework. Their scores are available to the colleges of their choice. Colleges grant credit, typically with a score of three or higher. Some selective colleges require a score of four.
Not only do students gain college credit, they also achieve a high level of mastery of a subject. “The Advanced Placement program prepares students academically with course content but most importantly in critical thinking and writing skills. This gives the student confidence and valuable preparation for the academic challenges of higher education,” said JA College Counselor and AP Coordinator Amy Bush.
“The College Board is very careful about the creation and administration of AP testing, “ said Bush. She explained that Advanced Placement courses are designed by the College Board based on input from college professors and experienced AP teachers who define the skills, learning objectives, and course framework. The AP courses align with college-level courses and prepare students for future academic success in higher education.
AP Scholars Designation
Once students have completed multiple AP classes and have earned scores of three or higher, the College Board honors the students with the designations AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction. Being an AP Scholar indicates to colleges and universities that a student is well prepared for higher education. The designation can influence college acceptance and be rewarded with scholarship eligibility.
Look below at current JA students and 2024 graduates who have achieved these accolades. Congratulations!
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
Class of 2025
Aniya Bradley, Schyler Chambers, Stanton Cole, Parker Halford, McNeil Haraway, Sophie Henderson, Caroline Johnston, Sarah Breyden Moulder, Elizabeth Nichols, Logan Rohman, Richard Sumrall
Class of 2024
Darbie Brewer, Jonea Carter, Caroline Champagne, Anna Kate Lucas, Abbi Mims, Madilyn Ray
AP Scholar with Honor
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
Class of 2024
Virginia Browning, Alex Guild, Sophie McIntire, Sam Roberts, Vivien Stevens
Class of 2025
Alex Davis, Willis Thigpen, Miller Usry
AP Scholar with Distinction
Granted 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
Class of 2024
Mallory Brooks, Mya Coins, Red Deaton, Anna Margaret Hooker, Tack Mahaffey, Zyon McDowell, Noah Pressler, Gautam Ray, Titus Taylor, Sydney Thaxton, Danielle Wallace, Ben Watson
Class of 2025
Julia Berman
