Congratulations to SOAR High School in the Antelope Valley Unified School District and its partner Antelope Valley College for being 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. 

Nine schools in California were selected this year. Awardees had to demonstrate excellence in several areas of program focus 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 Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award web page.