High Tech High’s dual enrollment program offers students a transformative opportunity to jumpstart their college journey while still in high school. Through robust partnerships with the University of San Diego, Palomar College, the San Diego Community College District, and Southwestern College, two-thirds of High Tech High graduates gain firsthand experience in college-level coursework before graduation.

This program delivers three key benefits:

1. Development of College Success Skills: By navigating the expectations of college-level courses, students build critical skills such as time management, independent learning, and academic resilience—tools essential for success in higher education.

2. Earning College Credits: Students earn credits that count toward their college degree, reducing future tuition costs and potentially shortening the time needed to graduate.

3. Enhanced College Admissions Competitiveness: Participation in dual enrollment demonstrates academic rigor and initiative, helping students stand out in an increasingly competitive college admissions landscape.

Students have access to a wide range of courses tailored to their interests and goals. Humanities options include subjects such as Psychology, Speech Communication, Foreign Languages, and Political Science, while STEM offerings include advanced courses like Engineering, Chemistry, Calculus, and Theory of Discrete Mathematics.

High Tech High’s dual enrollment program not only prepares students for the intellectual demands of college but also ensures they are well-positioned to meet the admissions standards of the nation’s most selective institutions. By engaging with a rigorous curriculum, students gain a meaningful academic head start, empowering them to thrive in their post-secondary pursuits.