A Mahoning County high school has earned its spot on the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year, an honor that is given to schools expanding access to AP courses.

Canfield High School has been recognized for demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding AP courses and supporting students on their path to further education upon graduation. 

"We are extremely proud of this recognition and what it represents for our students and staff," Dr. Mark Potts, principal at Canfield High School stated.

Around 70% of high schools throughout the country offer AP courses of some kind.

"Our goal is to ensure every student has access to challenging coursework that prepares them for college, careers and life beyond graduation," Potts stated.

AP courses allow high school students to receive college credit while still in high school, as well as exposure to college-level coursework that builds academic skills useful once officially college students.