Oldenburg Academy Students Achieve Exceptional Results in College Board’s AP Program

The achievements reflect the dedication of students and faculty

(Oldenburg, Ind.) - Oldenburg Academy students continue to earn exceptional scores in the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program. 

This May, OA sophomores, juniors and seniors who were enrolled in various AP courses took 179 exams across 12 different subjects. 

Among this year's notable accomplishments was the performance of students in the four AP courses taught by Helen Yane, who has been a member of OA’s faculty for 10 years. Every student in Ms. Yane’s AP Environmental Science, AP U.S. History, AP English Language and Composition, and AP English Literature and Composition classes earned a passing score on their exam.

In these subjects, OA scores were significantly higher than global and Indiana averages. Students scored 48 percent above the state average in AP Environmental Science, nearly 31 percent above in AP U.S. History, 21 percent above in AP English Language, and more than 30 percent above in AP English Literature.

"When I learned that all of my AP courses had a 100% pass rate, I was thrilled,” Yane said. “I cannot give our students enough credit. It’s the students who take on challenging material and work diligently to master the difficult content and strengthen their analytical skills. It was their thoughtful questions, their time and effort, and their willingness to study that made our classrooms so successful.”

OA’s success extended beyond Yane’s classes. One hundred percent of students in AP Drawing earned passing scores. Scores in AP Biology as well as AP 2-D Art and Design surpassed both state and national averages. AP Chemistry students performed on par with the Indiana state average, reflecting strong preparation in one of the program's most difficult science courses. Oldenburg Academy also offers AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Precalculus, and AP Calculus, which consistently prepare students for the rigor of college courses.

“I am continually impressed by our students’ willingness to wrestle with such advanced coursework,” said Annette Hunger, President of Oldenburg Academy. “Both the level of participation and the results achieved speak to the culture of excellence and dedication that defines an Oldenburg Academy education."