This indicator looks at whether high school students are taking challenging or career-aligned courses that prepare them for college, work, or both. This includes courses such as:
Advanced Placement (AP) or IB
Dual enrollment or early college credit
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
World language and advanced science
It tells us whether students are being given the opportunity to build knowledge and skills that lead to future success.
This indicator measures how many students are demonstrating readiness for college or careers by successfully completing:
College-level exams like AP, IB,SAT, or ACT
College credit-bearing courses
CTE certifications
It shows whether students are not only enrolled in advanced programs (Indicator 5), but also succeeding in them.
Bethel High School is committed to a rigorous curriculum which prepares students to excel in college. While the College Board tracks district progress by the number of students who have access and take AP courses and the results. They generally view any score over, at, or above a "3" to be an indication of college readiness. Colleges and universities often offer college credit to students based on their school's requirements.
They are an evidence-based strategy with documented positive impacts on high school and college outcomes.
They are college courses taken by high school students.
Students who successfully complete a dual credit course earn both high school and college credit.
Dual credit courses can be taught at the high school by high school faculty who are approved by the college. They may also be taught on the college campus by college faculty.
They can be academically-oriented (e.g., Calculus I, Linear Algebra, Principles of Biology, General Psychology) or career-oriented (e.g., CNC Machining, Safety in the Workplace, Principles of Food Preparation, Emergency Medical Technician).
The courses are typically part of a program of study that leads to some type of college credential (e.g., Certificate, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree).
Dual credit courses in high school can make college more affordable and prepare students for success.
The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. Click here to view the Bethel High School SAT Cohort Final Report.