School saves students $437,580 in college tuition
Coldwater High School Advanced Placement (AP) Scores readily beat several global averages in 2025, according to Brian Stevens, Coldwater Schools Grades 6-12 Advanced Studies Curriculum Chair.
“I’m very proud of our dedicated teachers. I’ve traveled around the country conducting workshops, getting the chance to observe other teachers and districts. Coldwater High School does very well in AP, year in year out. We’re very fortunate to have ambitious students.”
Coldwater High School provides AP classes in ten disciplines equivalent to college-level courses. After taking these courses, students have the opportunity to take a culminating test given throughout the world in May. Scores run from one to five with a score of three and above generally earning college credit in 1,700 colleges throughout the United States. In seven of the ten disciplines, Coldwater students beat the global passing average. In the disciplines of Calculus, English Language, European History, Precalculus, Psychology, US Government, and US History, class averages were higher than the global averages in their discipline. In total, Coldwater students scored a three or above in 221 tests, thus achieving college credit. Whereas over 60% of students passed AP tests globally, Coldwater students passed at a rate of 77%
These 221 passed tests equate to 663 college credits (a 3 credit class). At an average cost per college credit of $660 at the University of Michigan, this totals a savings of $437,580.
Coldwater High School AP teachers are Mark DeMeester, Robert Hostetler, Mike McConnell, Kalyn Moore, Arielle Norris, Ryan Sheetz, Jamie Spray, Brian Stevens, and Nathan Waterbury.