AP Data and Research

The AP Program compiles a vast amount of data each year on AP Exam participation, performance, and volume that can be used to compare exam takers worldwide. Available in both PDF and Excel formats, the reports include detailed data separated into categories that can be used to evaluate relative performance during a single school year or over a span of years. 

National and State Data 

Fair access to advanced courses is a priority for the AP Program. These reports are designed to equip policymakers, school officials, and advocates with the information they need to measure progress in providing students with preparation for, and access to, AP courses. 

Summary Reports 

The following reports provide a broad overview of AP Program participation. PDFs require Adobe Reader (latest version recommended). 

• Program Summary Report 2023 (.pdf/129 KB)
• Program Summary Report 2023 (.xlsx/28 MB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2023 (.pdf/321 KB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2023 (.xlsx/28 KB)
• AP Program Size and Increments 2004–2023 (.pdf/184 KB)

• AP Program Size and Increments 2004–2023 (.xlsx/26 KB)

Score Distributions 

These reports include detailed information about which AP scores were earned. 

• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2023 (.pdf/742 KB)
• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2023 (.xlsx/39 MB)
• AP Score Distributions for All Subjects 2003–2023 (.pdf/245 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for all Subjects 2003–2023 (.xlsx/27 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for Specific Student Grade-Level Groups  (.pdf/360 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for Specific Student Grade-Level Groups (.xlsx/28 KB)

Exam Volume 

The reports below show how the AP Program has grown. 

• AP Exam Volume Changes 2013–2023 (.pdf/929 KB)
• AP Exam Volume Changes 2013–2023 (.xlsx/44 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2013–2023 (.pdf/435 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2013–2023 (.xlsx/40 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume Per School 2019–2023 (.pdf/764 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume Per School 2019–2023 (.xlsx/32 KB)
• Number of AP Exams Per Student 2023 (.pdf/93 KB)
• Number of AP Exams Per Student 2023 (.docx/36 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2023) (.pdf/169 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2023) (.xlsx/34 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2022–2023 (.pdf/186 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2022–2023 (.xlsx/28 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2014–2023  (.pdf/208 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2014–2023  (.xlsx/34 KB)

Other Information and Data 

These reports provide supplemental information. 

• New Analyses of AP Scores of 1 and 2, June 2021 (.pdf/708 KB)
• Top Colleges and Universities Receiving the Most AP Scores 2023 (.pdf/830 KB)
• Top Colleges and Universities Receiving the Most AP Scores 2023 (.xlsx/35 MB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2014–2023 (.pdf/140 KB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2014–2023 (.xlsx/30 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2023 (.pdf/629 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2023 (.xlsx/43 KB)

We are streamlining how we report data on our programs and services, including AP data. On the AP Program Results site, you can find links to extensive reporting on AP participation and performance of graduating classes as well as AP Exam administrations. If there is a data point that isn't available here, please follow the instructions below and we will do our best to fulfill your request.

• Requests from schools, districts, and state departments of education should be made through the College Board regional offices.
• All other requests should be made via this form.