Aldine ISD Students Earn 135 AP Scholar and AP Capstone Distinctions

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District AP scores increased 9% from 2025 to 2026.

Aldine ISD students earned 135 AP Scholar awards and AP Capstone credentials in 2026, marking continued growth in rigorous, college-level learning across the district.

The results include a 9% increase in the number of AP exam scores of 3 or higher from 2025 to 2026, along with six AP Scholars With Distinction in 2026, compared with four the prior year.

Students across eight Aldine ISD high schools earned 82 AP Scholar awards, 11 AP Scholar With Honor awards, six AP Scholar With Distinction awards, six AP Capstone Diplomas and 30 AP Seminar and Research Certificates. These are academic distinctions and credentials; the 135 total reflects awards and credentials earned, rather than a count of individual students.

“Every distinction represents a student who accepted a challenge, kept working and demonstrated that they are ready for what comes next,” said Dr. Susan Pelezo, executive director of Aldine ISD’s Advanced Academics Department. “These results reflect both our students’ determination and the educators and families who encourage them to reach higher.”

AP Scholar awards recognize students whose performance on multiple Advanced Placement exams demonstrates college-level achievement. The AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificate recognize students who complete the AP Seminar and AP Research sequence and meet College Board requirements.

For students, the recognition is more than a line on an application. It is evidence that their hard work can open doors to college, scholarships and the choices and opportunities ahead.

The 2026 results align with Aldine ISD’s Accelerate strategic plan by expanding access to rigorous coursework and preparing students for success after high school.

Campus Highlights

Students at Aldine Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Avalos P-TECH School, Blanson CTE High School, Davis High School, Eisenhower High School, La Promesa, MacArthur High School and Nimitz High School earned AP Scholar awards or AP Capstone credentials in 2026. MacArthur High School recorded 25 AP Seminar and Research Certificates, while Blanson CTE High School recorded 39 AP Scholar awards.