Leander ISD’s six comprehensive high schools have been recognized for student success in Advanced Placement programs while broadening participation. As a result, all six high schools have been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
The 2025 AP Honor Roll Recognition Status for the six Leander ISD High Schools is:
- Cedar Park High School – Silver
- Leander High School – Silver
- Rouse High School – Silver
- Tom Glenn High School – Bronze
- Vandegrift High School – Gold
- Vista Ridge High School – Gold
“The culture of academic excellence that persists at all of our high school is incredible”, said Shirley Bachus, director of advanced programs at Leander ISD. “Every year our staff continues to provide opportunities and our students full advantage of these opportunities that help them define their academic pathways.”
“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional career skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “Congratulations to this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance.”
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 40 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
