IUSD high schools offer a comprehensive program that includes a variety of options for the advanced learner. Advanced Placement, Honors, College Preparatory, Career and Technical, Elective, Athletic, Art, and Club program options exist to build an individualized academic plan for each student. GATE identification is not required to access any high school course option.
ADVANCED LEARNING
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM INFORMATION
AP exams in High School
All IUSD students in grades 9-12 interested in taking an AP Exam should review the information on your high school's website linked below and follow their specific registration instructions.
AP Exams 2025-26 Master
Irvine High School AP Exam Information:
San Joaquin High School (IVA):
Northwood High School AP Exam Information:
Portola High School AP Exam Information:
University High School AP Exam Information:
Woodbridge High School AP Exam Information:
AP exams prior to High School
IUSD students in grades 7 or 8, who are not concurrently enrolled in an IUSD AP course, must receive approval from the AP Exam Early Access Exam Committee before registering for an exam at any IUSD High School.
Each 7th and 8th grade student interested in taking an exam in IUSD will be carefully considered by our committee. The purpose of this committee is to determine if there is a compelling rationale for the student to be provided access to the exam early and outside of typical student pathways. For most IUSD students, taking AP exams during high school provides sufficient access. Due to space limitations priority for open seats will begin with seniors, then juniors, then sophomores, and lastly, freshmen. Please note, this process is only open to students currently enrolled in an IUSD school.
The committee will consider the following:
Student transcript information
Previous testing results (if available)
Student interview responses (if needed)
High School pathways
For further information regarding the AP Exam Early Access process, please email ConnieJacobs@iusd.org and VictoriaVosbigian@iusd.org. All other AP inquiries should be directed to the high schools linked above after reviewing their websites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My IUSD high school student is interested in self-studying for an AP Exam. Who should I contact?
All IUSD students in grades 9-12 interested in registering for an AP Exam should review the information above on the AP Exams Master as well as your high school's website. Please note, some AP exams are only open to students enrolled in the course due to the additional requirements of the exam.