Hoboken High School Earns College Board AP® School Honor Roll Bronze Distinction
Hoboken, NJ — (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) Hoboken High School has been named to the 2025 College Board Advanced Placement® (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Bronze distinction in recognition of its commitment to expanding access to rigorous coursework while supporting strong student outcomes.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs successfully broaden participation while maintaining high performance. Schools earn this distinction annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to building a college-going culture, increasing access to college-level coursework, and maximizing college readiness.
According to College Board data, 41% of Hoboken High School seniors took at least one AP Exam during their high school career, and 29% of seniors earned a score of 3 or higher on at least one exam, demonstrating college-level achievement. Additionally, 18% of seniors completed five or more AP Exams, reflecting a strong culture of academic challenge and perseverance.
Hoboken High School currently offers 27 Advanced Placement courses across 34 sections, taught by 19 AP-certified teachers, providing students with broad opportunities to engage in college-level studies while still in high school.
Principal Robin Piccapietra said, “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff to academic excellence and equity. We are proud to expand access to Advanced Placement courses while ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed. Our goal is to challenge students academically while preparing them for college, careers, and life beyond graduation.”
Trevor Packer, head of the AP Program at College Board, added, “AP gives students the opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school. Congratulations to this year’s AP School Honor Roll recipients for proving it’s possible to expand participation in these rigorous courses and still drive strong performance.”
Hoboken High School continues to strengthen its commitment to student achievement and whole-child development through innovative programming, personalized academic support, and meaningful opportunities that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Programs such as the Academic Success Center provide structured support in executive functioning, time management, organization, and task completion, while offering individualized strategies aligned to students’ learning styles.
The school also emphasizes enrichment, real-world readiness, career exploration, and responsible technology use, ensuring equitable access to tutoring, test preparation, and after-school academic support for all learners. Beyond academics, Hoboken High School prioritizes leadership, community engagement, and student voice, fostering a school culture rooted in belonging, respect, and high expectations.
Through these efforts, Hoboken High School demonstrates its dedication to preparing students not only for graduation, but for lifelong success as learners, leaders, and contributing members of the community.
The College Board’s AP Program enables students to pursue college-level studies in 40 subject areas, each culminating in a challenging exam. AP courses develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills, helping students thrive in college and beyond.