Teton High School reports rising enrollment in AP and dual credit courses
March 11, 2025 | Teton County District, School Districts, Idaho
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The Teton County District held a Zoom meeting on March 11, 2025, to discuss various educational topics, including class sizes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit offerings, and online classes. The meeting began with a review of the Teton Online School (TOS) classes, revealing a total of 76 classes taken in the first trimester, 74 in the second, and an anticipated increase in the third trimester with at least 10 more classes expected to be added.
The discussion highlighted improvements in student performance, with a significant increase in the pass rate for TOS classes compared to the previous year. In the second trimester, fewer than 10 students failed out of 74 classes, a notable improvement from prior years. The Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) was also addressed, with 13 classes taken in the first semester and 25 in the second, including 12 AP classes and 29 dual credit classes in the fall.
The meeting further detailed enrollment in AP and dual credit classes at Teton High School. In the first trimester, 22 students took AP Calculus A, and 50 students enrolled in AP Biology A. The second trimester saw similar numbers, with 23 students in AP Calculus B and 50 in AP Biology B. The third trimester began with 23 students in AP Calculus C and 50 in AP Biology C.
Board members discussed the upward trend in student enrollment in higher-level classes, indicating a growing interest and understanding among students. However, concerns were raised about staffing needs for these advanced courses, particularly for dual credit US history, which could not be offered due to teacher availability.
The meeting concluded with plans for increased communication with incoming freshmen and their parents regarding dual credit and AP options. An informational session was scheduled for eighth-grade students and their parents, with representatives from the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) to discuss opportunities for earning college credits while in high school. Additionally, the district anticipates adding dual credit Spanish classes through the University of Idaho next year, further expanding educational offerings for students.
The discussion highlighted improvements in student performance, with a significant increase in the pass rate for TOS classes compared to the previous year. In the second trimester, fewer than 10 students failed out of 74 classes, a notable improvement from prior years. The Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) was also addressed, with 13 classes taken in the first semester and 25 in the second, including 12 AP classes and 29 dual credit classes in the fall.
The meeting further detailed enrollment in AP and dual credit classes at Teton High School. In the first trimester, 22 students took AP Calculus A, and 50 students enrolled in AP Biology A. The second trimester saw similar numbers, with 23 students in AP Calculus B and 50 in AP Biology B. The third trimester began with 23 students in AP Calculus C and 50 in AP Biology C.
Board members discussed the upward trend in student enrollment in higher-level classes, indicating a growing interest and understanding among students. However, concerns were raised about staffing needs for these advanced courses, particularly for dual credit US history, which could not be offered due to teacher availability.
The meeting concluded with plans for increased communication with incoming freshmen and their parents regarding dual credit and AP options. An informational session was scheduled for eighth-grade students and their parents, with representatives from the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) to discuss opportunities for earning college credits while in high school. Additionally, the district anticipates adding dual credit Spanish classes through the University of Idaho next year, further expanding educational offerings for students.
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