Catholic private school, Mount de Sales Academy, located in Macon, Georgia, has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction.

The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs demonstrate a strong commitment to student access, academic rigor, and college readiness. Schools are evaluated on participation and performance indicators that reflect both expanded opportunity and meaningful student success in AP coursework.  

Earning Platinum distinction places Mount de Sales Academy among a select group of schools nationwide whose AP programs reflect sustained excellence. The designation highlights a balanced approach that maintains high academic standards while ensuring advanced coursework remains accessible to a broad range of students prepared to take on the challenge. This marks the second year Mount de Sales Academy has received the AP Platinum designation.

“This Platinum designation from the College Board is a testament to the dedication of our teachers and the hard work of our students.” Emily Brown, Mount de Sales Academy’s upper school division head, states. “It also affirms our thoughtful approach to access and rigor. While we maintain clear prerequisites to ensure students are well prepared to succeed, we are intentional about keeping advanced coursework within reach for a broad range of students. The AP Honor Roll recognizes schools that pair high expectations with meaningful support, and this honor reflects our commitment to both academic excellence and student growth.”

Mount de Sales Academy’s approach to AP aligns closely with its mission as “a diverse college-preparatory community of learners,” grounded in the belief that every student can grow and achieve when provided with appropriate challenge and support.

“AP gives students opportunity to engage with college-level work, earn college credit and placement, and build professional career skills they can use no matter what path they choose after high school,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “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.”