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Academics at Chandler High School

Tradition. Opportunity. Future

Build An Academic Path That's Uniquely Yours

Chandler High blends a century-long tradition of academic excellence with a modern, comprehensive high school experience. Students can pursue rigorous core academics, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, AVID, and more.

As an IB World School and multi-time A+ School of Excellence, CHS offers students multiple ways to challenge themselves while preparing for college, career, and life beyond graduation.

Explore Academic Pathways  Department Directory

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Build Your Path

One School. Many Ways Forward.

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Core Academics

English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Physical Education, and Fine Arts create a strong comprehensive foundation.

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Advanced Academics

Honors and a broad range of Advanced Placement courses allow students to increase rigor and prepare for college-level expectations.

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Internation­al Baccalaur­eate

Students can pursue individual IB coursework, the full IB Diploma, or the IB Career-related pathway within a globally focused academic framework.

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Career & Technical Education

Applied learning connects academics with technical skills, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and high-growth career fields.

Earn College Credit In High School

Challenge Yourself Before Graduation

Chandler High offers several pathways that may allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

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IB

Internatio­nal Baccalur­eate

Students can take individual IB courses and assessments, or pursue full IB Diploma or IB Career-related program Certificate.

AP

Advanced Placement

CHS offers AP courses across English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Computer Science, Visual Art, and World Languages

DUAL ENROLLMENT

College Credit Through Course­work

Eligible courses can provide college credit based on enrollment in the dual-enrollment program and successful completion of the class.

PLANNING

College & Career Support

The College & Career Support Counseling team help students connect academic choices with college, scholarships, trades, military, employment, and other postsecondary goals.

The Chandler High Experience

Academics That Extend Beyond A Course List.

AVID

CHS AVID is both a 9-12 college-prep elective and a school-wide set of research-based practices. Students build skills through writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, Socratic tutorials, college visits, and academic support.

Fine Arts

Visual and Performing Arts include opportunities in photography, ceramics, drawing and painting, dance, orchestra, theatre, band, choir, and AP/IB art experiences.

CTE

CHS students can explore applied-learning pathways including Agriscience, Automotive, Cabinetmaking, Culinary Arts, Digital Communication, Digital Photography, and additional district CTE options.

Academic Departments & Programs

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