2024-25 Secondary School Academic Results

For the last 20 years, Dalian American International School has been shaping well-rounded global citizens who are prepared to excel in a rapidly changing world. We’ve cultivated a learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, embrace diversity, and achieve their full potential. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the consistently high academic performance of our students, who regularly surpass both national and international benchmarks.

2025 AP Results

We administered 287 AP exams in May 2025, with the average score of 3.76. One out of every three exams received a score of 5, which is the highest possible score.

The overall pass rate at DAIS/DHS stands at a strong 86%, and sixty-six percent of all exams receiving a score of 4 or higher. 75 percent of AP courses (15 out of 20) performed above the global average, while 50 percent (10 out of 20) exceeded the China average, underscoring the school’s strong academic standing both locally and internationally.

There were several courses with exceptionally high scores: Calculus BC, Precalculus, Macroeconomics, English Literature, Music Theory, 2-D Art. In Chemistry, Physic 1, Physics C: Electricity, Microeconomics, Calculus BC, Precalculus, Macroeconomics, English Literature, Music Theory, and 2-D Art our students outperformed both the China and global average. Chinese Language performance was exceptionally strong, with an average score of 4.81 - on par with the China average.

Sixty-one of the 132 students who took AP exams earned AP Scholar recognitions. We had a significant number of students earn the AP Scholar of Distinction. This is one of the most prestigious AP awards. To earn AP Scholar of Distinction a student must earn an average score of 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and get a 3 or higher on at least five exams. 

2024-25 SAT Scores

In the SAT, 91 percent of our students scored above the global average, with the highest individual score reaching an impressive 1550 (out of 1600) in the 2024–25 academic year.

Let us congratulate our students for their achievements and thank the school faculty for their hard work!