Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) received multiple national recognitions for the 2023-2024 school year, including the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll, the AP Access Award and a silver designation for college culture. They also achieved platinum status in both the college credit and college optimization categories. At an award ceremony on Oct. 15, 12 BHHS students were recognized as National Merit Scholars and 14 were honored for the College Board National Recognition Program.
“These are truly exceptional accomplishments made possible by the dedication of our outstanding educators, who work tirelessly to ensure the highest standards of educational excellence in our District,” said Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy in a press release. “I am immensely proud of the BHHS community for their commitment to academic achievement and for fostering an environment where students can thrive and prepare for college success.”
The silver designation for college culture represents the fact that over 62% of BHHS students are enrolled in at least one AP course during their high school career. This is an improvement from last year’s 56%. The platinum award for college credit was awarded to BHHS for having the highest percentage of students earning a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam, and the college optimization award recognizes BHHS for having the highest percentage of students who took five or more AP throughout their high school career.
At the awards ceremony, six students were given the National First-Generation Recognition, seven students were given the National Hispanic Recognition and one student was given the National African American Recognition. These honors were presented to students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT and AP exams. Five students were selected as National Semi-Finalists and have a chance at the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship that is awarded to one student in each state. These five students were also recognized at a school board meeting on Sept. 10.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, whose hard work and dedication make them true ambassadors of Norman academic excellence,” said BHHS Principal Drew Stewart.
Amid all the celebrations, BHHS is also nearing the end of a seven-year journey to secure the RAMP designation from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). This comprehensive school counseling certification recognizes schools whose counseling programs closely align with the ASCA National Model. “Achieving the RAMP designation has been a long-term goal for our school, and it underscores the tireless work of our counseling team to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of their life,” said Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Dr. Dustin Seemann.
