M-DCPS AP Performance Soars Past State Averages

The College Board has released its 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) examination results, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) continues to demonstrate strong academic performance. An impressive 73% of M-DCPS AP exams earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher, exceeding Florida’s rate by 5 percentage points and matching the global average among all AP exam takers worldwide.

The AP program offers students the opportunity to engage in rigorous, college-level coursework across a broad range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, science, mathematics, computer science, and social sciences. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam may qualify for college credit at many colleges and universities, potentially reducing the time and cost required to complete a college degree.

The analysis below provides trend data comparing AP examination results in M-DCPS from 2022 through 2026:

AP Exam Percentage of Qualifying Scores (3 or Higher)

Additional Highlights

·         M-DCPS exceeded Florida’s rate of qualifying AP scores by five percentage points in 2026, with 73 percent of exams earning a score of 3 or higher.

·         The number of AP exams earning qualifying scores increased 88 percent during the past five years, from 26,463 in 2022 to 49,863 in 2026. Student participation in AP coursework also increased from 27,644 students in 2021-2022 to 36,593 students in 2025-2026.

A total of 688 M-DCPS students earned an AP Capstone Diploma in 2026, a 158 percent increase from 266 students in 2022. The AP Capstone Diploma is awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and four additional AP courses. Beginning with the Class of 2026, students earning an AP Capstone Diploma are eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.

These results reflect M-DCPS's continued commitment to expanding access to rigorous coursework and preparing students to succeed in college and careers. By matching the global percentage of AP exams earning qualifying scores and outperforming the state average, M-DCPS students continue to demonstrate academic excellence on a world stage.

M-DCPS remains your best choice for academic excellence, offering students extensive opportunities to challenge themselves through advanced coursework, earn college credit, and develop the skills needed for future success.

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