As students matriculate into the upper grades, they will begin to access the Honors and AP ("Advanced Placement") courses offered in each department. At any one time, over 85% of the 10th through 12th grade students take at least one Honors or AP level class. All Honors classes are U.C. accredited as AP level courses. The synthesis of Honors and AP course designations reflects Flintridge Prep's efforts to maintain a balance between the ideals of the classroom experience and the requirements and expectations of a rigorous college preparatory environment.

Advanced Placement
In May 2009, a total of 254 sophomore, junior, and senior students took 537 AP exams in 17 subjects.  96% earned a score of 3 or better.  In May 2009, 83% of all students in grades 10-12 participated in the Advanced Placement Testing Program.

National Merit Recognition
Class of 2009:  21 Commended Scholars; 18 Finalists; 1 National Achievement Participant and 2 National Achievement Finalists (for African-American students); 2 National Hispanic Honorable Mentions and 2 National Hispanic Scholars.