Nearly 1,800 Alvin ISD students participated in dual enrollment during the 2025-26 school year, marking a 20% increase over three years, as highlighted in a presentation from Alvin College to the board of trustees at its Nov. 10 meeting.
Measuring the impact
The partnership began in 1948, when voters approved the junior college district. Since then, AISD students have had the opportunity to earn college credit, pursue associate degrees and gain career and technical education credentials, Alvin College President Robert Exley said.
Dual enrollment participation increased 20% over three years, with nearly 54% of dual enrollment graduates transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree, according to presentation documents.
Over the past three years, AISD graduates have earned nearly 300 associate degrees and around 30 certificates, documents show.
Additionally, AISD seniors have received nearly $290,000 in foundation scholarships since 2022, documents show.
In their own words
During the presentation, trustees suggested potential additions to the college's offerings, including a bachelor's degree in education, an expanded engineering program and a hotel management degree within the culinary arts program.
Exley said expanding programs could be challenging due to limitations in available facilities and the need for additional faculty.
Looking ahead
Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, the college will offer certificates in welding, HVAC, culinary arts and information technology networking, documents show.
The college also aims to give students opportunities to visit a college campus before middle school, allowing them to explore programs and meet faculty, Exley said.
