Three Okaloosa County high schools have been named to the 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll, a national recognition honoring schools that expand access to Advanced Placement coursework while supporting student success.
- Choctawhatchee High School earned Gold recognition, while Fort Walton Beach High School and Niceville High School each received Silver honors.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes high schools that deliver high-quality AP programs by meeting rigorous benchmarks tied to college readiness and student achievement. Schools are recognized at four levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — based on performance from their most recent graduating class.
Schools earn recognition by meeting benchmarks in three key areas:
- College Culture: which measures the percentage of graduating seniors who take at least one AP exam.
- College Credit: which tracks the portion of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams to qualify for college credit.
- College Optimization: which evaluates whether students take multiple AP exams throughout high school, including in earlier grades.
“Recognition on the AP School Honor Roll is a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers and school leaders,” Superintendent Marcus Chambers said. “Choctawhatchee High School’s Gold distinction and the Silver recognition earned by Fort Walton Beach and Niceville High Schools reflect our district’s continued commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for future success.”
The honors highlight each school’s ability to expand broad access to advanced learning opportunities, support student success in college-level coursework and build a strong foundation for college and career readiness.
