These outstanding juniors and seniors have earned College Board National Recognition Awards for their exceptional academic achievement. The number of RISD students receiving an award increased from 286 in 2025 to 339 in 2026!
The program awards academic honors to high-performing students, as well as students on track to be the first in their family to complete college, helping them stand out on college applications and celebrating their hard work.
RISD students are recognized in the following two 2026 College Board National Recognition Program award designations:
- School Recognition Award: Honors the top-performing students in high schools nationwide.
- First-Generation Recognition Award: Honors students on track to be the first in their family to complete college.
View the list of RISD’s 2026 College Board National Awardees:
- Berkner High School Awardees
- Lake Highlands High School Awardees
- Pearce High School Awardees
- Richardson High School Awardees
Students are eligible for national recognition for their scores in 10th- and 11th-grade years. To qualify, students must earn a 3+ on 2 or more AP Exams in the 8th, 9th and/or 10th grade OR score in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 among their high school’s test takers, the state’s first-generation test takers, or rural or small-town test takers.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Learn more about the College Board National Recognition Program.
