Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Advanced Placement Program
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program administered by the College Board in which high schools offer college-level courses. Students enrolled in AP courses are tested on a national test day in May. Depending on her AP scores and the policies of the college she subsequently attends, a student may earn college credit and/or gain early access to upper-level college classes. The exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with the grade of 5 receiving the rating of “extremely well qualified.” Generally, a score of 3 or above is necessary to earn college credit.
Holy Names Academy is strongly committed to offering its students access to AP courses and national testing in a wide range of subjects. All students enrolled in an AP class at Holy Names Academy are required to take the corresponding AP exam.
Holy Names Academy offers an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses including:
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History: Modern
HNA's robust Advanced Placement program offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and prepare for college-level rigor in their classes.
In 2026, the College Board awarded 211 AP Scholar designations to Holy Names Academy students:
112 AP Scholars with Distinction | 43 AP Scholars with Honor | 55 AP Scholars I 1 AP International Diploma
79% of the Class of 2026 earned AP Scholar recognition and 50% achieved the highest level of AP Scholar Award.
96% of the 368 HNA students tested in 2026 earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one exam.