Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) Participation

Taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class provides RHS students an opportunity to experience the rigor of high-level classwork that can earn college credit when the accompanying AP exam is taken, passed, and approved by your desired college/university. AP classes offer students rigorous instruction at a national level while requiring students to meet a higher level of responsibility. Each course culminates in a standardized college-level assessment, or AP Exam that takes place in May of each year.

College Credit

Your AP scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement (meaning you could skip certain courses in college). Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores: AP Credit Policy Search

AP Testing Decision Form -forms should be returned to each AP Teacher's class by November 8th.

Who should take AP courses?

All students who are willing and academically prepared to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum.

Fees & Deadlines

Each AP Exam has a fee of $100.
Updated: Students eligible for Free/Reduced meals will have a reduced fee of $185 per exam.
Exams canceled after November 7th but before March 13th will be fined $40 and the student's account will be refunded $60. This includes dropping the course at semester. A drop form must be completed after the mid November date.
Tests canceled after March 13th will not be refunded for any portion of the exam cost.
Late exam orders after November 7th will also incur a $40 additional charge. Total charge of a late ordered exam will be $140.

Ridgeline Course Offerings & Exam Dates for 2025-2026:

*Please note: late tests will only be administered if there is a conflict between two AP tests, academic/athletic event conflict, or a family emergency.

How to access Scores

Scores are available to students through the AP College Board profile on July 1.
College Board Help Desk: (888) 225-5427