More Flexibility to Make Dual Enrollment Work
For eligible high school students in Altoona, dual enrollment can provide an opportunity to begin college or career-technical coursework while still working toward a high school diploma.
Alee Academy serves students from Altoona and communities throughout Lake County. Our flexible scheduling can make it easier to build high school around opportunities outside the traditional school day. With the return of our night program for the 2026–2027 school year, some students may be able to attend Alee in the evening while leaving more of the daytime available for approved college or career-technical courses.
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Dual Enrollment Options for Altoona Students
Eligible students in Altoona have access to dual enrollment opportunities available to Lake County high school students. Depending on their goals and eligibility, students can explore college-level academics as well as career and technical education.
Lake-Sumter State College
Eligible high school students can pursue college-level coursework through Lake-Sumter State College’s dual enrollment program. For Altoona students interested in beginning college before graduation, this can provide a head start on future postsecondary education.
University of Florida
The University of Florida offers an online dual enrollment program for eligible Florida high school students. Because coursework is online, this may provide another option for Altoona students who meet UF’s eligibility requirements.
Lake Technical College
Students interested in hands-on career preparation can explore Career Dual Enrollment opportunities through Lake Technical College in Eustis. Eligible students can begin postsecondary career and technical coursework while still enrolled in high school.
Program requirements, course availability, schedules, application deadlines, and eligibility are determined by each participating institution.
More Room in Your Schedule
Having access to dual enrollment is only part of the equation. Students also need a high school schedule that works with the courses they want to take.
Alee Academy’s flexible approach gives students another way to structure their education.
Flexible Scheduling
College and technical courses do not always fit neatly around a traditional high school schedule. Greater flexibility can give eligible Altoona students more options when planning both.
Daytime Opportunities
Some college and career-technical courses are offered during traditional school hours. A flexible high school schedule may make it easier for students to take advantage of those opportunities.
Night Program
Alee Academy’s night program returns for the 2026–2027 school year. For some students, attending high school in the evening can leave more of the daytime available for approved college or career-technical coursework.
College and Career Pathways
Students can explore different paths based on what they want to do after graduation, from beginning college-level academics to getting an early start on career and technical education.
College or Technical Training During the Day. High School at Night.
For some Altoona students, Alee Academy’s night program can create a different way to approach high school and dual enrollment.
Instead of trying to fit college or technical coursework around a full traditional school day, eligible students may be able to use part of the daytime for approved dual enrollment opportunities and complete their high school coursework at Alee Academy in the evening.
This can be particularly useful when a desired college or technical course is only available during daytime hours.
Dual enrollment still requires careful planning. Students must meet the requirements of the participating institution while continuing to make progress toward their high school graduation requirements.
Is Dual Enrollment Right for You?
Dual enrollment may be worth exploring if you are an Altoona student who wants to:
- Begin earning college credit before graduating from high school
- Explore career or technical education
- Take on more challenging academic coursework
- Get an early start on plans for college or a career
- Make productive use of a flexible high school schedule
Every student’s situation is different. Eligibility and available options depend on the program, the student’s academic record, and remaining graduation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dual Enrollment in Altoona
Can Altoona high school students participate in dual enrollment?
Yes. Eligible Altoona students can pursue dual enrollment opportunities available to Lake County high school students. Each college or technical institution establishes its own eligibility and program requirements.
Can Alee Academy students participate in dual enrollment?
Eligible Alee Academy students may participate in dual enrollment programs available to Lake County students. Alee Academy can help students consider how outside coursework may fit alongside their high school requirements.
Where can Altoona students take dual enrollment courses?
Options available to eligible Lake County students include Lake-Sumter State College, online dual enrollment through the University of Florida, and career-technical opportunities through Lake Technical College in Eustis.
Does Alee Academy provide the college or technical courses?
No. The dual enrollment coursework is provided by the participating college or technical institution. Alee Academy provides the student’s high school education and offers scheduling options that may make participating in those programs easier.
Can I take dual enrollment classes during the day and attend Alee Academy at night?
Potentially. Alee Academy’s night program returns for the 2026–2027 school year. For some eligible students, this can create additional flexibility to pursue approved college or technical coursework during the daytime.
Do I need to attend the night program to participate?
No. Night school is simply another scheduling option. Dual enrollment may also work with other Alee Academy schedules depending on the student and the courses involved.
How do I get started?
Review the current requirements for the dual enrollment program that interests you, then talk with Alee Academy about your high school requirements, goals, and scheduling options.
Explore Dual Enrollment as an Altoona Student
Dual enrollment can give eligible Altoona students a head start on college or career preparation before high school graduation.
Alee Academy provides a small school environment with flexible scheduling options that can help students build high school around where they want to go next.
See how Alee Academy, flexible scheduling, and dual enrollment could fit your goals.