Two High Schools Named to 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

College Board announced that two high schools in Norfolk Public Schools have been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning SILVER distinction. Both Granby and Maury High School students are being recognized for student success in the AP School Honor Roll while broadening participation in AP programs.

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.

Granby High School had 61% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 30% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 17% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams! “We continue to prove that excellence and access can go hand in hand and are proud that a growing number of our students are challenging themselves with multiple exams while earning qualifying scores,” said Tommy Smigiel, principal of Granby High School. “We continue to develop a culture where rigor is expected and encourage our students to rise to the standard.”

Maury High School had 53% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school, 33% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 23% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams! “Maury High School’s Advanced Placement students and teachers have earned AP Honor Roll Silver status through their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence,” said Karen Berg, principial of Maury High School. “This recognition reflects the hard work, high standards, and shared determination that define our school community.”

Administrators and school leadership are proud to expand opportunities while delivering results that prepare Norfolk Public School graduates to compete and succeed in preparation for lives after high school.

“This honor underscores our division’s commitment not only to high achievement, but to broadening participation in advanced coursework,” said Bruce Brady, executive director of curriculum & instruction at NPS. “By increasing access to Advanced Placement opportunities and supporting students to succeed, we are building a strong college-going culture across Norfolk Public Schools.”

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.