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Charter school network files First Amendment lawsuit over AP scores blocked by state
U.S. News & World Report compiles its high school rankings using academic criteria including student participation and performance on AP exams.
The lawsuit alleges that NYSED's policy violates the First Amendment by preventing Success Academy from communicating truthful, independently verified information about its students' academic performance.
According to state test scores released for grades 3-8 in 2025, Success Academy ranked No. 1 in New York State for math proficiency with a 96% pass rate.