Perfection: King County Council recognizes Kentridge’s Porter for test achievement

For the Reporter

This year, out of approximately 302,530 students worldwide who took the AB form Advanced Placement Calculus test, only 12 students achieved a perfect score.

Kentridge High School’s Nick Porter was one of them.

The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the senior student’s outstanding achievement in a ceremony Monday.

“I am awed with the incredible academic dedication and skill that Nick demonstrated in achieving a perfect score,” said Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn, who represents the area of Fairwood, where Porter lives.

“I commend Nick and the staff at Kentridge High School for this outstanding academic achievement,” said Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. “A perfect score is an extraordinary feat that showcases the hardworking students and educators in King County.”

To earn a perfect score of 108 points, Porter had to answer every multiple choice question correctly, in addition to earning the highest possible marks in the each of the exam’s free-response section.

“I would like to thank the King County Council for recognizing me and to all the math teachers I have had, especially to Ms. (Michelle) Hughes who helped me prepare for the AP calculus exam,” said Nick Porter.

“I’m very proud of Nick and his accomplishment. I feel very privileged to be a part of the Kentridge community,” said Hughes, Porter’s calculus teacher.

“We are excited that the King County Council is recognizing Kentridge High School and Nick Porter for his amazing AP calculus perfect score, and all of Kentridge High School students,” said Kentridge Principal Michael Albrecht.

“We are so proud of Nick and excited that the King County Council is recognizing his accomplished. We’re also very pleased with Kentridge High School and all their awesome teachers,” said Brian and Kathy Porter, Nick’s parents.

In his free time, Porter enjoys playing basketball and baseball. He’s also active in his community. Porter participates in his church’s summer work camp mission trip each year.

Porter is planning on majoring in computer science in college.

This is the second time that council has recognized a Kentridge student for a perfect score on this test. Two years ago, Tracy Tran was honored for being just one of eight students worldwide to achieve the feat.