College and Career Prep (9-12)

Get a head start on college and career - tuition-free.

Video courtesy of New Mexico Living

At APS, students can earn college credit and industry certifications while still in high school—tuition-free. It’s a powerful way to get ahead, save money, and graduate with real credentials in hand.

At College and Career High School, located on the campus of Central New Mexico Community College, students can graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree—or significant college credit toward a bachelor’s degree.

At Early College Academy, students take a mix of high school and college courses in one place, combining the high school experience with real college classes.

At Career Enrichment Center, a half-day program, students gain hands-on experience in fields like health care, media, and skilled trades—earning industry certifications and college credit while staying connected to their high school.

It is a head start on college, career, and what comes next.

College and Career High School Early College Academy Career Enrichment Center