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ASSESSMENTS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
“Preparing students for college and life.”

2005-2006 Senior Graduates (31): over $850,000.00 in scholarships
2004-2005 Senior Graduates (32): over $850,000.00 in scholarships
2003-2004 Senior Graduates (41): over $1,211,000.00 in scholarships
2002-2003 Senior Graduates (31): over $560,000.00 in scholarships
2001-2002 Senior Graduates (22): over $450,000.00 in scholarships
2000-2001 Senior Graduates (31): over $425,000.00 in scholarships

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM


2004-2005:
Scores of 3, 4, or 5 were 61% (73% for students in Class of 2005). 122 examinations were given in 13 subjects (Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Comparative Government and Politics, U.S. Government and Politics, Physics C E&M, Physics C Mech., Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art 2D Design, U.S. History). 50 students participated in testing. 44% of students in Class of 2005 earned a “mastery” score (3 or higher) on at least one examination.

2003-2004
: Scores of 3, 4, or 5 were 67% (78% for students in Class of 2004). Examinations were given in Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, European History, German Language, Physics B, Physics C Mech., Physics C E&M, Psychology, Statistics, Studio Art 2D Design, Studio Art 3D Design, US History. Three students recognized as “AP Rising Stars.” Nine students recognized as AP Scholars, including one National AP Scholar.

2002-2003: Scores of 3, 4, or 5 were 60% (70% for students in Class of 2003). Examinations were given in Biology, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, Comparative Government and Politics, U.S. Government and Politics, Physics C, Spanish Language, Statistics, and U.S. History. One student recognized as “AP Rising Star.”

2001-2002: Scores of 3, 4, or 5 were 80% (81% for students in Class of 2002). Examinations were given in Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Literature and Composition, European History, Physics B, Psychology, and U.S. History.

2000-2001: Scores of 3, 4, or 5 were 74% (64% for students in Class of 2001). Examinations were given in Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Statistics, and U.S. History.

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITIONS

Class of 2006: 1 National Merit Semi-Finalist (Finalist status to be determined)
Class of 2004: 1 National Merit Finalist; 1 Commended Scholar
Class of 2003: 1 National Merit Semi-Finalist; 1 Commended Scholar
Class of 2001: 1 National Merit Finalist; 2 Commended Scholars

ACT

2004-2005: School Composite Score, 25.0; State Composite Score, 21.4; National Composite Score, 20.9
2003-2004
: School Composite Score, 25.0; State Composite Score, 21.4; National Composite Score, 20.9
2002-2003: School Composite Score, 24.8; State Composite Score, 21.3; National Composite Score, 20.8
2001-2002: School Composite Score, 23.8; State Composite Score, 21.3; National Composite Score, 20.8
2000-2001: School Composite Score, 24.5; State Composite Score, 21.3; National Composite Score, 21.0

SAT

2004-2005: School 1765 (Verbal, 604; Math, 609; Writing 552); Nation 1544 (508, 520, 516)
2003-2004
: School Score 1176 (Verbal, 600; Math, 576); National Score 1026 (Verbal, 508, Math, 518)
2002-2003: School Score 1274 (Verbal, 649; Math, 625); National Score 1026 (Verbal, 507; Math, 519)
2001-2002: School Score 1260 (Verbal, 654; Math, 606)
2000-2001: School Score 1282 (Verbal, 672; Math, 610)

MEAP

11th Grade Composite Scores, Levels 1 and 2 (Class of 2006)



BRPS

 
State

Mathematics


84


56.9

Reading


84

 
77.9

Writing


76


57.2

Science


71

 
58.0

Soc. Studies


65


33.8

 

7th & 8th Grade Composite Scores, Levels 1 and 2 (Class of 2004-5)




BRPS


State

Writing


57

 
53

Reading


81


73

Mathematics


74


62

Science


80


64

Soc. Studies


54


30


PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2000-2001: Annaka Sikkink was named as a Presidential Scholarship nominee, one of 2,600 in the nation.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

2004-2005: High School Symphonic Band received “Division One” rating in district competition
2003-2004:
High School Orchestra received a “Division One” rating in district competition; orchestra participated in state competition.
2002-2003: High School Band received “Division One” rating in district competition (West Ottawa High School, March 2003).
2001-2002: High School Orchestra received a “Division One” rating in district competition (Rockford High School, March 2002)
2000-2001: High School Orchestra and Band received “Division One” ratings in district competition (West Ottawa High School, March 2001)

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

2003-2004: Middle School team competed at state competition
2001-2002: High School team won regional competition and placed fourth at the state competition (Traverse City, 2002)