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Students (Grades 9-12) who would like to take college-level courses in their own high schools may do so through several different SPPS programs depending on the high schools they attend:
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The Career and Technical Education program offers field-specific classes held at various SPPS high schools -- sometimes including industry certification and transferrable college credits.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
College-level courses taught by SPPS high school teachers. Free, transferrable college credits are possible through optional year-end AP exams.
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International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Challenging pre-college and college-level courses in topics affecting the community and the world taught by SPPS high school teachers.
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Project Lead the Way
Students gain exposure to varied engineering fields and earn college credit with qualifying exam scores.
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Concurrent College Enrollment
Through partnerships with the University of Minnesota and Saint Paul College, students can take and potentially earn credit for free introductory-level college classes in high school.
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Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Earn free college credits on a college campus while an SPPS student through the completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at participating colleges.
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SPPS Students Earn College Credits, Gain Workforce Skills While Still in High School
More than 5,000 students are currently enrolled in Early College options with SPPS, where students can earn free college credits while in high school.
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AGAPE Senior Will Enter College as a Junior
I will have 67 college credits when I graduate from AGAPE -- I’ll receive my AA degree before my high school diploma.
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Hassan Talks about Studying Construction Systems at Central High School
Hassan is a junior at Central High, where a new construction pathway began last fall with funding from Greater Twin Cities United Way.
