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Which of the following describes a difference between the vase shown and the Niobides Krater?
AP Art History pass rate and score distribution
67% of AP Art History students scored 3 or higher in 2026. In May 2025 it was 65.6% of 25,584 students, with a mean of 3.11.
| Scored 3 or higher in 2026 | 67% |
|---|---|
| Scored 3 or higher in 2025 | 65.6% of 25,584 students |
| Scored 5 in 2025 | 16.0% |
| Mean score in 2025 | 3.11 |
The May 2025 distribution
5: 16.0%, 4: 23.3%, 3: 26.2%, 2: 24.1%, 1: 10.3%
The May 2026 distribution
5: 15%, 4: 25%, 3: 27%, 2: 24%, 1: 9%
What counts as passing
College Board calls no score a pass. Many colleges give credit for a 3 or higher.
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What is the AP Art History pass rate?
67% scored 3 or higher in 2026, and 65.6% in May 2025.
What is the average AP Art History score?
3.11 in May 2025.