Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement at Dakota Ridge High School
Welcome to Dakota Ridge 's Advanced Placement (AP) program, where academic excellence meets rigorous coursework. Our AP classes offer students the opportunity to engage in college-level learning, challenging them to reach new heights of intellectual achievement.
All AP offerings can be viewed in the Dakota Ridge High School Planning Guide.
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Advanced Placement(AP) in Jeffco
Advanced Placement (AP) courses give Jeffco students another way to earn college credit. At the end of an AP course, students must pass a standardized national test to qualify for college credit. Qualifying grades on AP exams may earn three to six credits for a single course, to up to three years of college standing. AP results are widely accepted for credit at most U.S. universities (approximately 3,800) and at approximately 640 international schools in 46 countries.
Students may earn college credit for scoring a three or higher on the AP exams. The credit is guaranteed to transfer, but it’s not guaranteed to apply to degree requirements. Please contact the colleges you wish to attend to see how your AP scores will be accepted.