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District reports growth in dual-credit seats, AP participation and college-credit hours
Summary
District staff presented 2023-24 outcomes for Dallas College dual-credit, UT Austin OnRamps and AP programs, reporting tens of thousands of college-credit hours earned and estimated family tuition savings in the millions of dollars.
District staff presented final 2023-24 data showing continued engagement in dual-credit and AP programs. Presenters said across dual-credit partners (Dallas College and UT Austin OnRamps) the district recorded tens of thousands of college-credit hours and saved families millions in tuition costs.
The presenter gave specific tallies: 10,300 seats occupied from fall 2021 to 2024 in Dallas College courses with 9,700 eligible students and 77,500 college-credit hours earned at Dallas College alone in one reporting line. For UT OnRamps, staff reported 8,600 seats with 6,800 eligible and roughly 13,000 credit hours earned; presenters estimated a $4.5 million tuition savings for families tied to UT OnRamps credits. On AP, staff reported a post-COVID increase in AP participation and pass rates, noting a 26 percent increase in AP participation and a 3 percentage-point rise in pass rates year over year in the district's summary.
"Cuando vemos esto, van a ver que en 3 años hemos tenido 23,000 horas de cre9dito ganadas," a presenter said, framing cumulative savings and outcomes. Trustees asked clarifying questions about enrollment trends and program access; staff said some subgroups grew while others declined and recommended continued outreach and partnerships to maintain and expand participation.
