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 2024 (.pdf/129 KB)
• Program Summary Report 2024 (.xlsx/2 MB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2024 (.pdf/321 KB)
• Annual AP Program Participation 1956–2024 (.xlsx/28 KB)
• AP Program Size and Increments 2005–2024 (.pdf/184 KB)
• AP Program Size and Increments 2005–2024 (.xlsx/26 KB)

Score Distributions

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

• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2024 (.pdf/742 KB)
• AP Score Distributions by Subject 2024 (.xlsx/39 MB)
• AP Score Distributions for All Subjects 2004–2024 (.pdf/245 KB)
• AP Score Distributions for all Subjects 2004–2024 (.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/2 KB)

Exam Volume

The reports below show how the AP Program has grown.

• AP Exam Volume Changes 2014–2024 (.pdf/929 KB)
• AP Exam Volume Changes 2014–2024 (.xlsx/44 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2014–2024 (.pdf/435 KB)
• AP Exam Volume by Region 2014–2024 (.xlsx/40 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume per School 2020–2024 (.pdf/764 KB)
• AP Student and Exam Volume per School 2020–2024 (.xlsx/32 KB)
• Number of AP Exams per Student 2024 (.pdf/93 KB)
• Number of AP Exams per Student 2024 (.docx/36 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2024) (.pdf/169 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams: Grades 11 and 12 (2024) (.xlsx/34 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2023–2024 (.pdf/186 KB)
• School Report of AP Exams By State 2023–2024 (.xlsx/28 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2015–2024 (.pdf/208 KB)
• Number of Schools Offering AP Exams 2015–2024 (.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 2024 (.pdf/830 KB)
• Top Colleges and Universities Receiving the Most AP Scores 2024 (.xlsx/35 MB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2015–2024 (.pdf/140 KB)
• AP Reading Reader Participation 2015–2024 (.xlsx/30 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2024 (.pdf/629 KB)
• AP Scholar Data 2024 (.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 national offices.
• All other requests should be made via this form.