Marietta HS honored for AP achievement

The Georgia Department of Education recently recognized Marietta High School as an Advanced Placement Honor School. Last year, more than 30 percent of the school’s AP test-takers were black or Hispanic and more than 30 percent of the test takers scored a three or higher.

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