There are a number of ways for high school students to concurrently earn both high school and college credits. Some opportunities take students to college campuses, some are online, and others are taught by high school teachers who are adjunct professors to the colleges.

College in the High School

College in the High School allows Ilwaco High School teachers to be adjunct professors at the college. This allows courses taught on campus by Ilwaco High School staff to count for both high school and college credit. Currently we have staff who teach for Central Washington University and Lower Columbia College and we offer a variety of courses, especially in English and mathematics.

Running Start

Running Start is a program where students take college classes directly through a college partnering with the school district. Some programs are all online and others are in person at the college campus.

Clatsop Community College - Clatsop College is in Astoria. Most Running Start classes at Clatsop are in person on the campus in Astoria. Some programs are at the MERTS (Marine Environmental Research and Training Station).
Grays Harbor College - Since Grays Harbor College has its main campus in Aberdeen, most of the Running Start courses that they offer are online; however, some classes may be offered at the campus at the Port of Ilwaco.
Central Washington University - Since Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, all Running Start courses through CWU are online.

Ocean Beach School District