Maryland continues to lead in Advanced Placement - baltimoresun.com: More African-American students in Maryland successfully passed a rigorous Advanced Placement exam in 2012 than ever before, as the state continues to lead the nation in the percentage of students deemed college- and career-ready, according to data released by the national College Board on Wednesday.
The 11.4 percent of black students who earned a score of 3 or better on an exam still comprises a small fraction of the 29.6 percent of all of Maryland's seniors who passed a test. But it is among the highest percentages in the nation, reflecting the increased access and success of black students on the exams.
