Mountain House High School Earns Gold Status
on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll
Mountain House High School has been named to the College Board AP School Honor Roll, earning Gold status based on the performance of our graduating class. This prestigious recognition reflects MHHS’s sustained commitment to expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) coursework while ensuring students are supported in meeting the demands of college-level learning.
“The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success,” said Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President of AP and Instruction at College Board. Research consistently shows that students who participate in AP courses are more likely to attend college, persist, and graduate on time. Even when college credit is not earned, AP coursework builds confidence, academic skills, and a strong college-going culture.
Schools earn AP School Honor Roll recognition annually based on performance across three key metrics:
- College Culture: The percentage of students in the graduating class who took at least one AP exam during high school.
- College Credit: The percentage of students in the graduating class who earned a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam, qualifying them for potential college credit.
- College Optimization: The percentage of students in the graduating class who took five or more AP exams during high school, with at least one exam taken in 9th or 10th grade.
To earn Gold status, schools must meet or exceed rigorous benchmarks in all three areas. At Mountain House High School, 66% of the graduating class of 2026 took at least one AP course, 56% earned a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam, and 26% completed five or more AP exams during their high school career, demonstrating both access and sustained engagement in advanced coursework.
MHHS currently offers 23 AP courses and has seen an annual increase in the number of students participating in and succeeding on these college-level AP exams. This growth reflects our ongoing efforts to broaden opportunity, encourage academic risk-taking, and provide meaningful support structures for students at every level.
Our student achievement was further highlighted by outstanding AP Scholar recognition this year, including 165 AP Scholars, 83 AP Scholars with Honors, and 149 AP Scholars with Distinction—a testament to the hard work of our students and the dedication of our AP teachers and counselors.
Earning Gold status on the AP School Honor Roll is a significant milestone for our school. It underscores our shared commitment to academic excellence, equity, and preparing students for success beyond graduation.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!