The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program has recognized Malverne High School with a prestigious award for academic excellence. The school was named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll, earning a silver distinction.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering strong results for students while expanding access to rigorous, college-level coursework. The honor reflects a school’s commitment to building a college-going culture, increasing opportunities to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
Only 11 percent of eligible schools earned a distinction level on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll. To qualify, schools must have at least 50 percent of graduating seniors enrolled in an AP course, with a minimum of 30 percent of those students earning a score of three or higher on an AP exam and 5 percent or more taking five or more AP exams, with at least one taken in ninth or 10th grade.
At Malverne High School, 57 percent of the Class of 2025 completed at least one AP course, of which 46 percent earned a score of three or higher on an exam during high school.
Research from the College Board shows students who participate in AP courses are more likely to attend college and graduate on time, with those earning college credit accelerating their path to degree completion and building confidence for future academic success.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for rising to the challenge of rigorous, college-level coursework and achieving such strong results,” Kesha Bascombe, MHS principal, said. “This recognition also reflects the dedication of our teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, whose commitment to preparing, supporting and inspiring students every day makes achievements like this possible.”
