Dual Enrollment
Early College Program
Rubidoux Early College High School (RECHS) is designed on the small-school model,
and is a grade 9-12 clustering of students within the larger comprehensive Rubidoux
High School. Established in fall 2006 with a grant from the Irvine Foundation, RECHS
is a partnership between Rubidoux High School in the Jurupa Unified School District
and the Riverside City College. Early College High School students begin their college coursework in their junior
year and complete their high school diploma while earning college credit at the same
time. College credit earned is transferable toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Interested middle school students should contact the RECHS office at Rubidoux High
School about joining the program in high school. Rubidoux High School personnel can
be reached at (951) 222-7720.
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP)
Riverside City College offers expanding dual enrollment opportunities for high school
students who may not already be college bound or who are underrepresented in higher
education. The CCAP program launched in fall of 2018 with three partnership agreements
between Riverside Community College District and three local high school districts;
Riverside Unified School District, Jurupa Unified School District, and Alvord Unified
School District. Participating high school students enroll in college coursework offered at the high
school site. Course offerings are designed for students to make progress on a certificate-earning
and/or transfer-focused pathway, earning college credits while still in high school.
CCAP programs are offered at the following comprehensive high schools in collaboration with Riverside City College
Riverside Unified School District
- Arlington High School
- John W North High School
- Martin Luther King High School
- Ramona High School
- Riverside Poly High School
Jurupa Unified School District
- Patriot High School
- Rubidoux High School
Alvord Unified School District
- Hillcrest High School
- Norte Vista High School
Interested high school students should inquire directly with specific high school personnel for program information and availability.
Gateway College and Career Academy
Located at Riverside City College, Gateway College and Career
Academy is a California public school that serves youth, 16 to 20 years old, who are off-track toward earning their high school diploma, are struggling in other school settings, or have dropped out or are near dropping out of high school. The school program gives students the opportunity to simultaneously accumulate high school and college credits, earning their high school diploma while progressing toward university transfer, an associate degree, and/or a career technical education certificate. Gateway students learn how to succeed in a challenging and supportive educational setting, under the guidance of a caring team of counselors and teachers with experience and interest in helping students reach their goals.
In their first term, students take foundational courses as part of a learning community, which includes English, math, Guidance 45- Introduction to College, and Guidance 48- College Success Strategies. This experience builds their academic and personal skills, preparing them for college courses with the general student population. Students learn how to take effective notes, study for tests, and juggle school, work, and family life. After completing the foundation term, students take a mix of high school and college level courses to complete their graduation requirements and begin making progress on their preferred college pathway.
For more information please call (951) 222-8934.
The other RCCD colleges (Moreno Valley College and Norco College) offer dual enrollment opportunities to high schools in their respective areas. Contact the colleges directly for details.
