Holy Names Academy has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA). Schools earning this award have expanded access to AP computer science courses for female students.
"Computer Science is the source code of our economy and much of the career landscape," said Trevor Packer, head of the College Board AP Program. "In the seven years since we began the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, it's been heartening to see schools like Holy Names Academy welcome so many more young women into this vital field."
AP CSA, which first debuted in 1988, continues to see an increase in the number of exam test takers. In 2024:
98,136 students took the AP CSA exam—more than a 60% increase in participation since 2017.
25,811 female students—an 81% increase in female participation since 2017.
Overall AP computer science course participation has increased 161% since 2017, which has broadened STEM career opportunities for more students.
HNA is thrilled to congratulate our hardworking AP Computer Science students and teachers on this exciting award and to celebrate their incredible STEM achievements.