MMSD reports 65% of 2025 seniors earned early college credit; district outlines expansion of dual-credit, apprenticeships and internships

Madison Metropolitan School District officials told the Board of Education Instruction Work Group on Oct. 6 that roughly 65% of the district’s class of 2025 earned early college credit, an industry credential, or both.

The presentation to Chair Kara Mulhern and the Instruction Work Group said the senior cohort numbered about 1,900 students and that district programs offering college credit included 33 Advanced Placement courses, 10 in‑high‑school dual‑credit classes, roughly 273 dual‑enrollment courses through Early College Credit and Start College Now, and college academies that enroll about 225 Madison College students full time. “MMSD will be a learning community where all students are valued, challenged and supported and inspired to reach for their journey,” Assistant Superintendent Cindy Green said while introducing the team.

Why it matters: district staff and board members said early college credit can translate into direct cost savings for families and career advantage for students. Green reminded the board that similar reporting last year estimated about $7 million in cost savings to families through district programs, and presenters said expanding on‑campus dual credit and youth apprenticeship offerings are priorities for the coming years.

Details from the presentation

- Reach and totals: Mary Jankovich, Executive Director of College, Career and Community Readiness, told the board the district recorded its highest share of seniors earning early college credit in the last five cohorts. “We had the highest percentage of earning college credit over the last 5 cohorts,” Jankovich said. The slide deck the team showed indicated about 65% of the 2025 senior cohort…