Edison High School’s advanced coursework is AP only, with no IB program. The official UC A-G course list for 2026-27 includes 25 AP courses at the school; the 2026-27 School Profile lists 18 current offerings, and the catalog and selection forms add 3 more. The school publishes schoolwide AP exam results but not pass rates by subject, so this page does not rank subjects. Instead it brings together grade levels, prerequisites, the subjects the school does not offer, and the dual enrollment courses that can replace or complement AP, to help families decide before each year’s course selection.
Edison High School AP Course Counts: 25, 21 and 18
| Source | AP count and notes |
|---|---|
| Official UC A-G list (2026-27) | 25. Includes AP Seminar, AP Research, AP French Language and AP 2-D Art and Design, none of which appear in the 2026-27 catalog or selection forms |
| Course catalog and grade 9 to 12 selection forms (2026-27) | 21. Adds AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A and AP Physics 2 (on the grade 12 form only) to the School Profile's 18 |
| School Profile (2026-27) | The 2026-27 School Profile lists 18 current AP offerings: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, European History, Drawing, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics 1, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, U.S. Government and U.S. History |
| Prerequisites and exam sign-up | The catalog lists most AP prerequisites as recommended prerequisites, based mainly on grades in the preceding course and teacher recommendation. The district planning guide says students generally decide with their AP teacher by November whether to take the May exam; the exam carries a fee, and a fee waiver process is available for qualifying students |
Edison High School 2026 AP Exam Results
Edison High School’s 2026-27 School Profile states that in May 2026, 530 students took 965 AP exams in 17 subjects, and 78% of the exams scored 3 or higher.
Edison High School AP Grade Levels
Compiled from the 2026-27 Course Catalog and the grade 9 to 12 selection forms.
| Grade | AP courses available |
|---|---|
| From grade 9 | AP Human Geography (grades 9-12, grade 9 priority), AP Computer Science Principles (after Algebra 1), AP Music Theory (on the grade 9-12 selection forms) |
| From grade 10 | AP European History (grade 10), AP Chemistry (grades 10-12), AP Computer Science A (grades 10-12, after Algebra 2), AP Art History (grades 10-12) |
| From grade 11 | AP English Language (grade 11), AP US History (grade 11), AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Physics 1, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language, AP Psychology, AP Drawing |
| Grade 12 | AP English Literature, AP US Government (paired with Economics Honors), AP Physics 2 (appears only on the grade 12 selection form) |
Catalog prerequisites are mostly recommendations based on the preceding course grade and teacher recommendation. For example, AP Chemistry recommends an A or B in Chemistry and a summer prep course, AP Physics 1 recommends an A or B in Chemistry and Algebra 2/Trig, and AP Calculus BC requires a B or better in Pre-Calculus Honors. Each course’s prerequisites appear in the AP course list below.
Edison High School AP and the District Scholar With Distinction
The Huntington Beach Union High School District’s top academic recognition, Scholar with Distinction, requires four year-long AP courses, along with a grade 10 to 12 A-G GPA of 3.6 or higher, three levels of a world language, four years of math and three years of lab science. The district explains that completing two year-long AP courses with a C or better by the end of grade 11 counts as typical progress, and candidacy is recalculated once senior AP grades appear on the midyear transcript.
AP Courses Edison High School Does Not Offer
- AP World History: Modern
- AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics: economics is offered only as standard, honors and CIBACS honors sections
- AP Precalculus: precalculus is offered only as standard and honors sections
- AP Physics C (Mechanics / E&M)
- AP Chinese Language and Culture and other AP languages besides Spanish: AP French remains on the UC list, but the 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only
- AP Comparative Government
- AP Seminar and AP Research (AP Capstone): both remain on the UC list but do not appear in the 2026-27 catalog or selection forms
- AP 2-D Art and Design: remains on the UC list but does not appear in the catalog or selection forms
Students who want these subjects need to take the course outside school and confirm with a counselor where to register for the May AP exam. Students interested in economics can build a foundation with the school’s Economics Honors or CIBACS Economics Honors.
Edison High School AP Course List
English
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP English Language and Composition | AP | 11 | Recommended A or B in English 2 Honors and teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP English 3 Language; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eng Lang/Comp A, AP Eng Lang/Comp B | b |
| AP English Literature and Composition | AP | 12 | Teacher recommendation, or A or B in English Honors 3 (catalog wording)Listed in the catalog as AP English 4 Literature; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eng Lit/Comp A, AP Eng Lit/Comp B | b |
| AP Seminar | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP Capstone Sem | b |
Social Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP European History | AP | 10 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedMeets the world history requirement; the catalog describes it as an honors-level course; Transcript abbreviations: AP Eur His A, AP Eur His B | a |
| AP Government and Politics United States | AP | 12 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedPaired with Economics Honors on the grade 12 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: AP US Govt | a |
| AP Human Geography | AP | 9-12 | Recommended A or B in grade 8 English; grade 9 priorityTaken as a year-long elective in grade 9; Transcript abbreviations: AP Human Geo A, AP Human Geo B | a |
| AP Psychology | AP | 11-12 | Teacher recommendationUC A-G category g; Transcript abbreviations: AP Psych A, AP Psych B | g |
| AP Research | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP Capstone Res | g |
| AP United States History | AP | 11 | Teacher recommendation strongly encouragedTranscript abbreviations: AP US Hist A, AP US Hist B | a |
Mathematics
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Calculus AB | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus HonorsThe catalog recommends it for students interested in STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc AB/A, AP Calc AB/B, AP Calc/AB | c |
| AP Calculus BC | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Pre-Calculus HonorsThe catalog recommends it for students interested in STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Calc BC/A, AP Calc BC/B | c |
| AP Statistics | AP | 11-12 | A in Algebra 2, or B or better in Algebra 2 Honors (catalog wording)The catalog recommends it for students interested in non-STEM majors; Transcript abbreviations: AP Stats A, AP Stats B | c |
Computer Science & Engineering
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Computer Science A | AP | 10-12 | Completion of Algebra 2 or higherListed in the catalog as AP Computer Science, taught in Java; UC A-G category c; Transcript abbreviations: AP CompSc A(A), AP CompSc A(B) | c |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP | 9-12 | Completion of Algebra 1 or higherMay be taken alongside any math course beyond Algebra 1; UC A-G category d; Transcript abbreviations: AP Comp Sci Pri | d |
Science
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Chemistry, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: AP Biology A, AP Biology B | d |
| AP Chemistry | AP | 10-12 | A or B in Chemistry, or teacher recommendation; a summer prep course is recommendedListed on the grade 10 selection form; Transcript abbreviations: AP Chemistry A, AP Chemistry B | d |
| AP Environmental Science | AP | 11-12 | C or better in Chemistry or Physics, or teacher recommendationTranscript abbreviations: AP Env Sci A, AP Env Sci B | d |
| AP Physics 1 | AP | 11-12 | A or B in Chemistry and Algebra 2/Trig, or teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP Physics; Transcript abbreviations: AP Physics 1A, AP Physics 1B | d |
| AP Physics 2 | AP | 12 | —Appears only on the grade 12 selection form; the catalog has no description; Transcript abbreviations: AP Physics 2A, AP Physics 2B | d |
World Language
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP French Language and Culture | AP | — | —The 2026-27 catalog states that the school offers Spanish and American Sign Language only; Transcript abbreviations: AP French 4A, AP French 4B | e |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP | 11-12 | B or better in Spanish 3 and teacher recommendationListed in the catalog as AP Spanish 4; Transcript abbreviations: AP Spanish 4A, AP Spanish 4B | e |
Visual & Performing Arts
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP 2D Art and Design | AP | — | —Not listed in the 2026-27 course catalog or course selection forms; Transcript abbreviations: AP 2DAD A, AP 2DAD B | f |
| AP Art History | AP | 10-12 | None; A or B grades in English and history recommendedUC A-G category f; Transcript abbreviations: AP Art Hist | f |
| AP Drawing | AP | 11-12 | Art 1, 2, 3 and/or teacher recommendationPortfolio submission required; Transcript abbreviations: AP Drawing A, AP Drawing B | f |
| AP Music Theory | AP | 9-12 | —Listed on the grade 9-12 selection forms; the catalog has no description; Transcript abbreviations: AP Music Th A, AP Music Th B | f |
Edison High School Dual Enrollment College Courses: A Second Route Beside AP
Edison High School offers dual enrollment courses with Golden West College and Orange Coast College, and the School Profile states that students take them free and earn both high school and college credit. Completing a dual enrollment course earns college credit without depending on a May exam; Dual enrollment courses are generally not weighted on the high school transcript, and the school notes they may be weighted on college applications; the district planning guide states that UC-transferable community college courses receive honors credit in the UC A-G GPA. The catalog lists Oceanography Honors as a weighted dual enrollment course.
Dual Enrollment
| Course | Level | Grades | Prerequisites / Conditions / Notes | UC A-G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Reading and Writing / Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing Through Literature (Golden West College ENGL C1000 / ENGL G110) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | —School of Nursing English courses on the grade 11 and 12 selection forms; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units each | — |
| Human Anatomy (Golden West College BIOL G220) | Dual Enrollment | 12 | —School of Nursing course on the grade 12 selection form; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Introduction to Biology (Golden West College BIOL G100) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | B or better in Biology and Algebra 1School of Nursing course, usually taken in grade 11; 4 college units | — |
| Introduction to Engineering and Design (Orange Coast College ENGR A110) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | Algebra 1 with a C or better; Geometry with a C or better recommended3 UC/CSU-transferable units; marked as offered before school (Z) on the selection forms | — |
| Introduction to Kinesiology / Fitness and Health (Orange Coast College KIN A202 / KIN A207) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —3 UC/CSU-transferable units each; marked as offered before school (Z) on the selection forms | — |
| Introduction to Nursing / Medical Terminology (Golden West College NURS G101 / NURS G103) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —School of Nursing courses worth 2 and 3 CSU-transferable units; marked as offered before school (Z) | — |
| Introduction to Public Speaking (Golden West College COMM C1000) | Dual Enrollment | 12 | —School of Nursing course on the grade 12 selection form; 3 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity / Life Span Developmental Psychology (Golden West College SOC G133 / PSYC G118) | Dual Enrollment | 11 | —School of Nursing courses on the grade 11 selection form; 3 UC/CSU-transferable units each | — |
| Introduction to Statistics (Golden West College STAT C1000) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | C or better in Algebra 2Paired with the school's Probability & Statistics course and taken after school; 4 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
| Oceanography Honors (Orange Coast College MRSC A100) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | C or better in Biology and Algebra 1The catalog lists it as a weighted dual enrollment course worth 10 high school credits; optional course in the Marine Aquarium Science pathway | — |
| Personal Health (Golden West College HLED G100) | Dual Enrollment | 10-12 | —Taught at Edison during the school day; meets the health graduation requirement and earns 3 college units | — |
| Spanish and American Sign Language (Golden West College SPAN G185 / SPAN G280 / SIGN G180-G280) | Dual Enrollment | 11-12 | —Dual enrollment Spanish and American Sign Language, 4 to 5 UC/CSU-transferable units | — |
Edison High School AP Combinations by Intended Major
The combinations below use only courses whose grade levels the school has published.
Edison High School AP Courses: Frequently Asked Questions
How many AP courses does Edison High School offer, for Irvine families comparing options?
Edison High School's AP count depends on the source: the official UC A-G list for 2026-27 includes 25; the 2026-27 School Profile lists 18 current offerings; and the course catalog and selection forms add AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A and AP Physics 2 to those 18, for 21. AP Seminar, AP Research, AP French and AP 2-D Art and Design are on the UC list but do not appear in the 2026-27 catalog or selection forms.
How do Edison High School students do on AP exams, for Irvine families?
Edison High School's 2026-27 School Profile states that in May 2026, 530 students took 965 AP exams in 17 subjects, and 78% of the exams scored 3 or higher. The school does not publish exam counts or pass rates by subject, and this site does not estimate them.
Can a student from an Irvine family take AP in grade 9 at Edison High School?
Edison High School opens three AP courses to grade 9: AP Human Geography (grade 9 priority, with an A or B in grade 8 English recommended), AP Computer Science Principles (after Algebra 1) and AP Music Theory. AP Human Geography is taken as a year-long elective in grade 9, in the same elective group as World Geography Honors MUN and CIBACS Honors World Geography. AP European History, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A and AP Art History open in grade 10.
Irvine families should note: which AP courses does Edison High School not offer?
In 2026-27 Edison High School does not offer AP World History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Precalculus, AP Physics C, AP Chinese, AP Comparative Government, AP Seminar or AP Research. AP French remains on the UC list, but the course catalog states that the school offers only Spanish and American Sign Language. Students who want these subjects need to take the course outside school and confirm exam arrangements with a counselor.
How should Irvine families weigh dual enrollment against AP at Edison High School?
Edison High School's dual enrollment courses are taught by Golden West College and Orange Coast College, and the School Profile states that students take them free and earn both high school and college credit. Completing a dual enrollment course earns college credit without depending on a May exam, while AP college credit depends on the exam score and each college's policy. The school notes that dual enrollment courses are generally not weighted on the high school transcript, but the district planning guide states that UC-transferable community college courses receive honors credit in the UC A-G GPA.
