Program Success

500+

Schools served since 2009.

17th in the Nation

Alabama students are ranked 17th in the nation in success on AP Exams (Class of 2025).

5,500+

Teachers and leaders trained each year.

665

Teachers trained in Computer Science for 2025-2026.

Courses Supported

26 AP Courses

AP courses supported across all subject areas, including English, math, social studies, science, computer science, foreign language, Career Kickstart™, and art.

35 Non-AP Courses

Non-AP courses supported across all subject areas, including English, math, social studies, science, computer science, foreign language, and art.

AP Student Success

Qualifying Scores Earned by Alabama Students

Since 2008, the number of students with a Qualifying Score has more than quadrupled.

Minority students’ qualifying scores have gone from 576 to 5,768 since 2008, and students in poverty’s qualifying scores have nearly tripled since 2014.

Since 2008, the number of AP exam takers has more than tripled.

Since 2010, the number of students in poverty who have taken AP exams has grown 5X. Minority students taking exams have increased by 5X since 2008.

Middle School Training & Incentive Program

Our Success Starts in Middle Schools

A+ College Ready begins supporting students in middle school to support their achievements long-term. As our state data shows, students tend to fall behind during middle grades. In partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Legislature, A+ College Ready provides targeted support to middle school students, teachers, and administrators through professional learning and curriculum developed by Alabama teachers and fully aligned to the Alabama Course of Study. This alignment is a core element of all courses supported by A+ College Ready. Students participating in MSTIP showed meaningful academic gains. According to the recent Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama analysis:

Gains on State Test (ACAP)

Participating schools in the MSTIP Program resulted in meaningful gains on Alabama’s ACAP assessments, with an average increase of 33 points in ELA and 40 points in Math.

Closing the Achievement Gap

Our MSTIP program is closing the achievement gap between economically disadvantaged students and their affluent peers.

Student Growth Readiness

MSTIP students demonstrated an average of 6.6% across subjects, with particularly strong gains in Mathematics.

Stronger Outcomes Than Similar Peers

Compared to students with similar demographics (race, gender, and economic status) who did not participate. MSTIP students consistently outperformed their counterparts across subject areas.

Computer Science Training Impact

A+ College Ready is the largest provider of high-quality computer science professional learning for K-12 educators in Alabama. Through course-specific training, certification support, and instructional resources, teachers develop the knowledge needed to successfully implement computer science courses. To build the pipeline of certified computer science educators, A+ College Ready offers Praxis 5652 preparation through hybrid/asynchronous coursework, mentoring, and programming bootcamps. Additional support includes teacher mentoring sessions, statewide conferences, student study sessions, AP Mock Exam Readings, and Programming Bootcamps that help educators deepen their content knowledge and instructional practice.

4,800+

Elementary school teacher enrollments in A+ College Ready computer science training since 2017.

2,000+

Middle and high school teacher enrollments in A+ College Ready computer science training since 2017.

1,200+

Teacher enrollments in Praxis Prep and Programming Bootcamps since 2021.