District reports rising concurrent-enrollment and AP participation; EL learners named as target subgroup

Presenters reviewed four-year data March 5 showing rising districtwide participation in concurrent-enrollment courses and AP test-taking.

The presenters noted that total students taking at least one concurrent-enrollment course and the total number of concurrent courses taken both trended upward across the district, with Skyview and Mountain Crest showing marked increases. "We're increasing both the percent of students taking concurrent enrollment as well as courses per student," a presenter said.

On AP testing, Green Canyon administers the largest number of AP tests but has somewhat lower pass percentages, while Mountain Crest has seen a strong increase in percent proficient and Skyview has shown a significant rise in students passing AP exams over the last three years. Presenters emphasized differences in subject mix—tests such as AP Chinese and advanced math have lower pass-rates nationally because they are more difficult and sometimes taken by younger students.

Staff said the state requires districts to choose a student subgroup for targeted improvement; the district chose English-language learners (ELs). Concurrent-enrollment participation among EL students was cited at about 12.7% last year (a slight drop from roughly 13% the prior year); the AP participation metric for ELs rose to 6.2% in 2025, driven in part by a summer ‘jump-start’ program at Skyview aimed at encouraging EL students into AP English.

Board members asked how the district should publicize the improvements; presenters agreed the district can do more to highlight positive trends. No policy changes or votes were taken during the presentation.