Academics
Welcome to Coolidge High School!
Empowering Every Student for Success.
At Coolidge High School (CHS), we are dedicated to ensuring that every student has the tools, resources, and support needed to reach their full potential. From rigorous academic programs to extracurricular activities that promote creativity and leadership, out focus is on preparing students for success in college, careers, and life.
We take pride in offering a variety of pathways to success, including:
✅ Advanced Placement (AP) Classes - Challenging courses that prepare students for college-level academics and potential college credit.
✅ Dual Enrollment Opportunities - Earn high school and college credit simultaneously through our partnerships with higher education institutions.
✅ Career & technical Education (CTE) Courses - Hands-on learning experiences in high-demand fields that equip students with valuable skills and industry certifications.
✅ Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) - A program designed to support students in developing career readiness skills leadership abilities, and post-graduation success.
✅ Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) - Off-site campus that provides students with specialized training in healthcare, law enforcement, cosmetology, and more.
We are committed to created opportunities for all students to excel, explore their passions, and prepare for bright futures. Welcome to CHS, where student success is our priority!
Advanced Placement
Coolidge High School offers Advanced Placement classes in various academic areas including English, Literature/Comp., Language Arts/Comp., US History, and World History/Geography. The Advanced Placement (AP) is a cooperative program between secondary schools and colleges/universities. Students take classes using college-level materials and have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned, possibly earning college credit or advanced placement if they meet the exam standards by the specific university.
AP classes allow motivated and prepared students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Students who take AP end-of-course exams and earn a minimum score of 3 on a scale of 1-5 may earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at most colleges and universities.
If you are interested speak with a CHS Guidance Counselor to discuss possible options that are best for you.
Dual Enrollment
The Central Arizona College (CAC) partners with Coolidge High School (CHS) and provides dual enrollment classes to CHS-qualified students. The dual enrollment classes permit high school students to start earning college credit while in high school. CHS has specific dual enrollment classes that are offered through their partnership which are held at the high school during the regular high school day to qualified high school students, who meet the eligibility requirements and academic prerequisites, register properly, and pay tuition and fees.
If interested in dual enrollment speak with your CHS Guidance Counselor to verify this program is best for you. Visit the CAC Dual Enrollment website to learn more.
While there are advantages to getting a jump start on higher education, students and parents should seriously consider college class expectations. Grades posted to a college transcript will follow the student for life and will affect future opportunities for employment, financial aid, and academics
CAVIT
The Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) partners with Coolidge Unified School District (CUSD) offering junior and senior high school students the opportunity to participate in career and technical education courses. Courses that will prepare students to enter the workforce immediately after graduation or to pursue further education at a community college or university.
If you are interested in enrolling in one of the CAVIT offered courses, contact your CHS Guidance Counselor for the next steps!
CHS Guidance Counselor's email and office phone numbers can be found under the Our School tab.