Florida student’s record 11.99 weighted GPA spurs Hillsborough County to change GPA rules
A Florida student earned an unprecedented 11.99 weighted GPA after completing 44 AP and dual-enrollment courses, prompting Hillsborough County schools to alter how GPAs are calculated and sparking debate over course overload.
A Florida graduate who earned what is believed to be the highest weighted grade point average in state history is also helping drive changes to the way one of the state’s largest school districts measures academic achievement, The Tampa Bay Times reported. The student’s extraordinary academic record has sparked a broader conversation about whether traditional weighted GPA systems encourage students to overload their schedules in pursuit of higher rankings.