Advanced Placement AP
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a national program established by the College Board organization. Students have the opportunity to engage in university-level courses with the potential to earn college credit by passing the AP exam in the designated content area. Rancho Mirage High School offers a variety of AP courses to challenge and expose students to post-secondary education.
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are on a weighted grading scale from 0.0 to 5.0 due to course difficulty being at the college level. Work ethic, consistency, and positive attitude are crucial to success.
AP Coordinator
Kim Ballard - Assistant Principal
AP Assistant
Mayra Magana - Bilingual Office Specialist
Own Your Potential
AP Courses Offered*
*AP offerings vary each year based on student enrollment.
African American Studies
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC*
Chemistry*
Computer Science A*
Computer Science Principles*
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
​Environmental Science
French Language*
Human Geography*
Psychology
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
U.S. Government & Politics
U.S. History
World History
Parent & Student Updates
| RMHS AP Parent Letter#1 9-8-25 |
| RMHS AP Parent Letter #2 11-7-25 |