More than 120 Harmony Public Schools scholars, representing 22 Harmony high schools, were named by College Board to its list of National Recognition Program Scholars for 2024.
The program recognizes the academic achievements of students from traditionally-underserved groups, including students of color, first-generation students and those from rural areas.
“We are exceptionally proud of these students for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to challenging themselves with rigorous coursework is a testament to their hard work and determination,” Harmony CEO Fatih Ay said.
“This recognition not only reflects the talent and perseverance of our students, but also the support of our incredible teachers, staff, and families who continue to inspire and guide them. We celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them achieve even greater success in the future.”
Students in 10th or 11th grade can qualify for the National Recognition Program Award if they meet the following:
- Score in the Top 10 percent of test-takers from their state on the fall Fall PSAT/NMSGT or Spring PSAT;
- Or earn a 3+ on two of more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade;
- And earn a cumulative 3.3 GPA or higher;
- And identify among a traditionally underserved group.
Harmony campuses with award-winners include (number of students in parenthesis):
- Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land (21)
- Harmony Science Academy-El Paso (17)
- Harmony School of Discovery-Houston (12)
- Harmony School of Advancement-Houston (10)
- Harmony School Of Innovation-Fort Worth (9)
- Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo (8)
- Harmony Science Academy-Houston High (8)
- Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston (7)
- Harmony Science Academy-Euless (6)
- Harmony School of Innovation-Katy (5)
- Harmony School of Innovation-Brownsville (4)
- Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville (4)
- Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin (3)
- Harmony School of Excellence-Dallas (2)
- Harmony School of Excellence-Austin (2)
- Harmony School of Innovation-Dallas (2)
- Harmony School of Innovation-Waco (2)
- Harmony School of Innovation-Garland (2)
- Harmony School of Advancement-Houston (1)
- Harmony School of Science-Houston (1)
- Harmony Science Academy-Dallas (1)
- Harmony Science Academy-San Antonio (1)
- Total (128)
The College Board also recognized 17 Harmony high school campuses with its prestigious AP Honor Roll for the schools’ outstanding commitment to fostering a college-ready culture and optimizing opportunities for students to earn college credit.
In order to be considered for the awards, schools must meet the following criteria:
- College Culture: 40% or more of the graduating cohort took at least 1 AP Exam during high school;
- College Credit: 25% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam during high school;
- College Optimization: 2% or more of the graduating cohort took 5 or more AP Exams during high school. At least 1 of those exams was taken in 9th or 10th grade, so that students are spreading their AP experience across grades rather than feeling disproportionate pressure in any single year.
The Harmony campuses honored were:
- Harmony School of Endeavor-Austin
- Harmony School of Excellence-Austin
- Harmony Science Academy-Pflugerville
- Harmony School of Advancement-Houston
- Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston
- Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land
- Harmony School Of Innovation-Katy
- Harmony Science Academy-Houston High
- Harmony School Of Innovation-Dallas
- Harmony School Of Innovation-Fort Worth
- Harmony School of Innovation-Garland
- Harmony Science Academy-Carrollton
- Harmony School of Excellence-Laredo
- Harmony School of Innovation-Brownsville
- Harmony Science Academy-San Antonio
- Harmony School of Innovation-El Paso
- Harmony Science Academy-El Paso
Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with unique emphasis on STEM learning and college readiness. Harmony’s college and career programming begins for scholars as early as Grade 6, when students first begin receiving college counseling and preparation from academic advisors. As students continue their education journey, they are provided enriched access to AP courses, dual credit courses, college coaching, and more.
Harmony Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year for both students and team members. Harmony includes campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley.
