Worcester Preparatory School Earns Platinum Status on College Board AP Honor Roll for Second Consecutive Year
Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School is proud to announce that it has earned Platinum Status on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll for the second consecutive year. The AP Honor Roll recognizes schools across four levels of distinction — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the highest level, Platinum, based on student access to and success in Advanced Placement coursework and exams.
For the 2024–2025 school year, nearly 16,000 schools nationwide were eligible for the AP Honor Roll. Approximately 5,700 schools earned recognition, and only 8% achieved Platinum Status.
Worcester Preparatory School is the only school in Worcester County, and one of just two schools on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, to earn Platinum distinction. Notably, Worcester Prep is the only school on the Eastern Shore to achieve this recognition two years in a row.
To qualify for Platinum Status, schools must meet the following criteria:
- At least 80% of the graduating class must take at least one AP Exam during high school.
- At least 50% of the graduating class must earn a score of 3 or higher on at least one AP Exam.
- At least 15% of the graduating class must take five or more AP Exams, including at least one exam taken in 9th or 10th grade.
Head of School Dr. Betsy Hornung shared her pride in the accomplishment.
“I’m unbelievably proud of our students, faculty, staff, and supportive families for the combined effort, commitment, and dedication that contributed to this honor,” said Hornung. “This recognition reflects not only academic excellence, but also the culture of high expectations and meaningful support that defines Worcester Prep.”
Worcester Preparatory School remains committed to providing rigorous academic opportunities that challenge students, encourage intellectual curiosity, and prepare graduates for success in college and beyond.
Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.
Worcester Preparatory School
508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586
Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
