Advanced Placement (AP)

The Advanced Placement (AP) program at Navarro Early College High School provides students with the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses while still in high school. AP courses are designed to challenge students academically, strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and prepare them for success in college and beyond.

Students who take an AP course have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both by achieving a qualifying score on the corresponding AP Exam. AP courses are recognized by colleges and universities across the United States and around the world, making them an excellent way to demonstrate academic readiness and stand out during the college admissions process.

Why Take AP Courses?

Students who enroll in Advanced Placement courses can:

  • Experience college-level coursework while in high school.
  • Develop strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills.
  • Prepare for success in college and future careers.
  • Earn college credit or advanced placement through qualifying AP Exam scores.
  • Strengthen college and scholarship applications.
  • Explore subjects in greater depth and pursue their academic interests.

Advanced Placement Courses Offered at Navarro

Navarro Early College High School proudly offers the following Advanced Placement courses:

  • AP Precalculus
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Biology
  • AP World History
  • AP United States History
  • AP Macroeconomics
  • AP United States Government & Politics
  • AP Spanish Language & Culture
  • AP Spanish Literature & Culture

AP Exams

Students enrolled in an AP course are encouraged to take the corresponding AP Exam in the spring. Qualifying exam scores may allow students to earn college credit or advanced placement, depending on the policies of the college or university they attend.

Learn More

For more information about the Advanced Placement program, course enrollment, or AP Exams, please contact your school counselor.

To learn more about the College Board Advanced Placement Program, visit:
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/