AP Courses

Expand your knowledge for college credit.

Darlington’s advanced courses give students a collegiate advantage while providing an important academic challenge. For students ready to take their learning to the next level, Advanced Placement (AP) courses offer opportunities for deeper exploration, specialized study, and the experience of college-level coursework. These classes encourage critical thinking, independence, and intellectual curiosity while helping students build the skills and confidence needed for success beyond Darlington.

At Darlington, AP coursework is about more than preparing for an exam; it's about embracing challenge and pursuing growth. Here, all AP students take the AP Exam, allowing them to demonstrate their learning and accomplishments. In 2025, 261 Darlington students participated in the AP program, with 98 students recognized as AP Scholars by The College Board.

Darlington currently offers 22 AP courses:

English

English Language
English Literature

Fine Arts

Music Theory
Studio Art

History

Comparative Government
United States Government
Psychology
United States History
World History
Micro/Macro Economics

World Languages

Spanish Language and Culture

Mathematics

Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Precalculus
Statistics

Science

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1 and 2
Physics C

View the Upper School Curriculum Guide for a complete listing of all Upper School courses offered.