For the current year's snapshot, see AP Score Distributions; to dig into any one exam's full numbers, open the AP Score Explorer.
3+ boundary - everything above the dark line scored 3 or higher
AP Capstone
Research · from 2016
Seminar · from 2015
Arts
English
History & Social Sciences
African American Studies · from 2024
Math & Computer Science
Computer Science Principles · from 2017
Precalculus · from 2024
Sciences
Physics 1 · from 2015
Physics 2 · from 2015
World Languages & Cultures
Chinese Language and Culture · from 2007
Italian Language and Culture · from 2006
Japanese Language and Culture · from 2007
Retired exams
Computer Science AB · to 2009
French Literature · to 2009
International English · to 2002
Latin Literature · to 2009
Physics B · to 2014
Data notes: distributions are College Board's published score reports, 2002-2025. 2026 figures are College Board's preliminary whole-number percentages released in July 2026 and may shift slightly when the final reports post.
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