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More Illinois High School Students Are Taking The AP Exam

Recent data shows more Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement tests.  

The classes and accompanying exams can help them earn college credit.  The State Board of Education is working to ensure more low-income and minority students take the tests, and spokeswoman Jackie Matthews says the effort is going well.  

"The State Board is moving some unused federal funds directly into the AP test fee program to keep the fee for low-income students at $15 per tests, to make sure these tests remain accessible to all students."  

Normally, it cost $93 for each exam.   

Nearly 50,000 students from the class of 2016 took at least one AP exam.  Furthermore, more than 33,000 graduates scored a three or higher on their exams.  This is the minimum score needed for many institutions to accept the exams as college credits.