Worcester Public Schools (WPS) offers several college pathway programs that give our scholars a head start on higher education.

These programs are a great way for scholars to envision themselves attending a college or university. Several of our programs offer advanced coursework, while others provide college credit while a student is still in high school.

Students who are interested in pursuing these programs should speak with their guidance counselors, a faculty member or administrator at their schools. Click on the tabs below for more information.

• Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Capstone

• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

• Dual Enrollment

• Early College Worcester

• Goddard Scholars Academy at Sullivan Middle and South High schools

• Hanover Academy for the Arts at Burncoat Middle and Burncoat High schools

• Virtual High School / Online courses