BOERNE — Boerne and Boerne Champion high schools have been named to the national Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, as selected by the College Board’s AP Program.
AP courses prepare pupils for higher education, educators said. An AP program allows students to earn college credit, advanced placement or both, while still in high school.
The College Board’s AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools with AP programs using criteria that reflects a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit and maximizing college readiness.
Boerne ISD boasts a 99% graduation rate, and 95% of students graduate with certifications, credits or pathways that classify them as college, career or military ready, according to a prepared release.
The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: bronze, silver, gold and platinum, officials said.
According to a breakdown:
Boerne High received silver honor roll membership. At least 60% of its seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, 46% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 27% of seniors who took five or more AP exams.
Champion achieved silver honor roll status as well. Champion saw 63% of its seniors take at least one AP exam during high school, 48% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 30% of seniors who took five or more AP exams.
“Across Boerne ISD, we constantly strive to prepare students to meet whatever tasks lie ahead of them,” said Larissa Flores, BISD chief instructional officer, in a prepared release. “AP courses set students up for advanced learning and help them to develop invaluable skills.”
Other Boerne ISD officials said pupils work hard in their AP courses.
“In Boerne, we’re used to seeing students excel,” said Superintendent Kristin Craft. “We never take excellence for granted, though. It takes so much coordination, dedication and persistence to achieve these kinds of results.”
In 2024-25, Boerne ISD students earned thousands of college credits through AP courses and testing, saving families $865,917 in college credit costs, according to the release.
Through AP courses in 40 subjects, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments and see many sides of an issue, educators said.
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