Crown Point High School students set new Advanced Placement (AP) records during the 2025-26 school year, highlighting continued academic excellence while demonstrating the school's commitment to preparing students for a wide range of futures.

More than one-third of CPHS students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses last year, completing a school record 1,765 AP exams. Seventy-six percent of AP students earned a score of 3 or higher, continuing a four-year upward trend from 63% in 2022. The Class of 2026 also established a new benchmark, with 42% of graduating seniors earning at least one AP score of 3 or higher during their high school careers, up from 40% just one year ago.

Advanced Placement is one piece of the broader academic opportunities available at Crown Point High School. Students can choose from 68 AP or dual credit courses alongside 72 career and technical education (CTE) courses, allowing them to customize their education based on their interests and career goals.

Over the past five years, CPHS students have earned enough dual credit to save families more than $11 million in future college tuition. Those opportunities extend well beyond traditional academic coursework. Through partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, and other higher education institutions, students can earn college credit in fields including automotive technology, construction, precision machining, engineering, and more.

While the district celebrates record AP performance, Superintendent Dr. Todd Terrill emphasized that academic rigor and career preparation work hand in hand. "The idea that college preparation and career preparation are separate is becoming more outdated," Terrill said. "Many of today's high-demand careers and skilled trades continue learning after high school through apprenticeships, industry certifications, or technical degrees with our college partners. Our goal has never been to prepare every student for the same future. We want every student to have opportunities that match their future."

Beyond increased participation, Crown Point students continued to outperform their peers across Indiana. CPHS exceeded the state average on AP exams in 21 different subject areas, including exceptional results such as:

• 100% pass rates in AP 3D Art & Design, AP Drawing, AP Research, and AP Seminar
• 99.1% in AP English Literature
• 98.7% in AP English Language
• 98% in AP Chemistry
• 94% in AP Biology

"Our students continue to prove they can excel at the highest academic levels," said Russ Marcinek, principal of Crown Point High School. "These results reflect the dedication of our students and the expertise of our teachers, many of whom hold advanced degrees and bring exceptional knowledge into their classrooms."

Marcinek said the school's strength comes from providing rigorous opportunities across every pathway. "We're incredibly proud of what our students and teachers have accomplished, and equally proud that Crown Point offers so many opportunities for every student, no matter which path they choose after high school."

AP Subjects Where CPHS Students Outperformed the Indiana State Average in 25-26: