AP Data and Research

The AP Program gathers a wealth of data each year on AP Exam participation, performance, and volume that provide insight about exam takers worldwide. Available in both PDF and Excel formats, these reports include detailed data separated into categories that can be used to evaluate relative performance and participation 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 offer policymakers, school officials, and advocates the information they need to measure progress. Our shared goal is providing more students with preparation for and meaningful 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 2025 (.pdf/98 KB)
• Program Summary Report 2025 (.xlsx/29 KB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2025 (.pdf/80 KB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2025 (.xlsx/28 KB)
• AP Program Size and Increments 2006–2025 (.pdf/128 KB)
• AP Program Size and Increments 2006–2025 (.xlsx/27 KB)

Score Distributions

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

• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2025 (.pdf/117 KB)
• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2025 (.xlsx/47 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for All Subjects 2005–2025 (.pdf/101 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for all Subjects 2005–2025 (.xlsx/25 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for Specific Student Grade-Level Groups (.pdf/134 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 2015–2025 (.pdf/131 KB)
• AP Exam Volume Changes 2015–2025 (.xlsx/44 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2015–2025 (.pdf/129 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2015–2025 (.xlsx/41 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume per School 2021–2025 (.pdf/151 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume per School 2021–2025 (.xlsx/33 KB)
• Number of AP Exams per Student 2025 (.pdf/95 KB)
• Number of AP Exams per Student 2025 (.docx/39 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2025) (.pdf/125 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2025) (.xlsx/32 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2024–2025 (.pdf/117 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2024–2025 (.xlsx/26 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2016–2025 (.pdf/135 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2016–2025 (.xlsx/35 KB)

Other Information and Data

These reports provide supplemental information.

• Top Colleges and Universities Receiving the Most AP Scores 2025 (.pdf/124 KB)
• Top Colleges and Universities Receiving the Most AP Scores 2025 (.xlsx/33 KB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2016–2025 (.pdf/115 KB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2016–2025 (.xlsx/29 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2025 (.pdf/257 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2025 (.xlsx/41 KB)
• Validity Evidence for AP English Literature Following Score Changes in May 2022 (.pdf/254KB)

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 fill out this form.