The College Board announced and recognized the Dons' commitment to academic rigor, college readiness, and expanded access to college-level coursework.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver strong student outcomes while broadening participation. Schools earn the annual distinction based on criteria that reflect a commitment to building a college-going culture, increasing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and supporting student success in rigorous academic courses.
Sierra Vista High School has continued to strengthen its AP program year over year. In 2025, students administered 487 AP exams with a 74% pass rate across 19 AP courses offered — a notable increase in performance compared to prior years. In 2026, the school is scheduled to offer 19 AP courses and administer 628 AP exams, further expanding access to college-level learning opportunities.
“We are honored to be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll,” said Assistant Principal Norma Cervantes, who oversees AP testing at Sierra Vista High School. “This accomplishment is the result of a strong partnership among students, teachers, families, and the broader school community. We are proud of our students for embracing the academic challenge of AP coursework and of our staff for fostering a culture where high expectations are paired with the support students need to thrive.”
During the 2024–25 school year, Sierra Vista High School offered 15 AP subjects supported by 14 AP-trained teachers, along with four AP exam-only subjects available to students. For the 2025–26 school year, the school will expand to 16 AP subjects, three AP exam-only offerings, and 15 AP teachers, continuing its commitment to academic growth and college readiness.
Principal Vince Pratt credited the success of the program to strong leadership, collaboration, and student dedication.
“Our outstanding teachers have invested an incredible amount of time and effort, and Norma Cervantes consistently collaborates with them on training to ensure everyone stays current,” Pratt said. “I always tell people that Baldwin Park has the best students in the state of California — and they’re right here at Sierra Vista High School.”
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program allows students to pursue college-level studies — with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both — while still in high school, helping prepare them for postsecondary success.
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SVHS_AP1: AP students pose for a group photo celebrating Sierra Vista High School’s AP School Honor Roll recognition, 2026.
SVHS_AP2: AP teaching staff pose with Assistant Principal Norma Cervantes, 2026.
SVHS_AP3: AP Calculus students work through a mathematics lesson, 2026.
SVHS_AP4: Students participate in an AP English class, 2026.
SVHS_AP5: Principal Vince Pratt and Assistant Principal Norma Cervantes, 2026.
SVHS_AP6: AP students cheer as Principal Pratt announces the school’s AP School Honor Roll recognition, 2026.