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San Bernardino USD says AP, IB and dual-enrollment participation is growing; board asks for transferability, units and outreach data
Summary
District staff told the San Bernardino City Unified School District board that advanced-academic participation — AP, IB and dual enrollment — has grown substantially, with dual-enrollment course completions rising from 3,199 to 4,481 and one-third of the 2025 graduates taking college credit; board members pressed for more data on units earned per student, UC/CSU transferability, AA-degree pathways, and parent outreach.
District officials presented a multi-part update on the district's advanced academic programs, saying participation in AP, IB and dual-enrollment opportunities has increased and outlining next steps to scale access and supports.
Dr. Suda Wen Wenitesan, director of secondary education and college and career, described the International Baccalaureate continuum offered across primary, middle and high schools and said both Aoyo Valley and Kahon expanded IB course offerings this year. "This pathway provides our students with an internationally respected academic experience that opens doors for college and career opportunities worldwide," she said.
On AP, presenters said 15.6% of high school students are enrolled in AP courses (22 courses districtwide) and reported an improved district AP pass rate (from 39% to 46% over three years). The district piloted AP African-American Studies in 2024–25; "all the 13 students who took the exam passed, achieving a 100% pass rate," presenters said.
Dual-enrollment growth was highlighted as one of the clearest gains. District staff reported course completions rose from 3,199 (2023–24) to 4,481 (2024–25); CCAP enrollment nearly doubled in a year because more courses are now offered during the school day. Presenters said one in three students in the 2025 graduating cohort "has taken a college credit class and passed it with a C or better." The district noted new agreements with CSUs, UC campuses, community colleges and private universities, and said instant-admit partnerships now extend to multiple CSUs and Cal Baptist.
Board members used the presentation to press for more precise, actionable data. Requests included: a breakdown of which college courses students are actually taking (by school and demographic group); how many college credits (units) students earn on average and how many students graduate with enough credits toward an AA degree; confirmation that courses are UC/CSU-transferable; and tracking of whether dual-enrollment courses lead to industry-recognized credentials. Board members also urged expanded outreach so elementary and middle-school families understand pathway options earlier.
District staff agreed to return with the requested data — including units-per-student, course-level lists and counts of students nearing AA completion — and to provide a list of GATE-certified teachers and success-rate tracking for GATE students moving into AP/IB/dual enrollment. Presenters noted implementation steps such as teacher supports, evaluation cycles for IB, and continued AP/dual-enrollment collaborations with Cal State San Bernardino and local colleges.
Board members praised the progress while emphasizing the need for clear pathways so students who want college credit, industry certificates or AA-level outcomes can plan and access supports.
