California Department of Education
News Release
Release: #24-13
March 13, 2024
Contact: Communications
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Phone: 916-319-0818
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that nine California schools were selected for the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award. This award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs and allows these schools to share the exemplary programs and practices that have contributed to their success. All Early College High Schools, Middle College High Schools, and alternative education schools with dual enrollment programs were eligible to apply for the 2024–25 award.
“These programs are a beacon of excellence and equitable opportunity in California’s public schools,” said Superintendent Thurmond. “Dual enrollment programs provide a unique option for public high school students who seek to accelerate their achievement, launch their careers, and access a high-quality free college education even before they walk the high school graduation stage.”
Awardees had to demonstrate excellence in several areas of program focus. Applicants had to demonstrate and provide evidence of strong, collaborative relationships among the high school, the college, families, community members, and industry partners. They also had to demonstrate and provide evidence of equity, integration of college and district plans and frameworks, dual credit for high school graduation, outcome data, pathways, and student supports.
Schools receiving the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award will hold the title for two years. Read more at the California Department of Education California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award web page.
2024 Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award Schools
| County | District/County Office of Education | School | College Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fresno |
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District |
Firebaugh High |
West Hills Community College Coalinga |
|
Kern |
Kern County Office of Education |
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Delano |
Bakersfield College |
|
Kern |
Kern County Office of Education |
Wonderful College Prep Academy – Lost Hills |
Bakersfield College |
|
Los Angeles |
Antelope Valley Union High School District |
SOAR High |
Antelope Valley College |
|
Nevada |
Nevada Joint Union High School District |
William and Marian Ghidotti Early College High School |
Sierra Community College |
|
Orange |
Huntington Beach Union High School District |
Valley Vista High |
Orange Coast College Coastline College Golden West College |
|
San Bernardino |
San Bernardino City Unified School District |
Middle College High School |
San Bernardino Valley College |
|
Santa Clara |
Santa Clara Unified School District |
Mission Early College High School |
Mission College |
|
Ventura |
Oxnard Union High School District |
Oxnard Middle College High School |
Oxnard College |
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Tony Thurmond — State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Communications Division, Room 5602, 916-319-0818, Fax 916-319-0100