More than 36,000 students scored 3 or higher on AP exams
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois State Board of Education shared some A+ news.
It said the Class of 2023 had over 36,000 students who scored a three or better on the advanced placement exams.
This makes the number of high school graduates scoring this 6.8% higher than 10 years ago, making it the second-largest increase among all the states in the country.
Any student who gets at least a score of three can earn free college credit at all public colleges in the state.
