AVID is a college and career readiness program designed to prepare students for success after high school by building essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, reading, writing, and relationship building.

Who Is AVID For?

AVID is designed for students in the academic middle—those who have the potential to succeed in rigorous courses but may need additional support to get there.

• Motivated students who need skills to succeed in rigorous courses
• Academically average students with strong potential
• First-generation college students
• Students from underrepresented groups

What the Program Provides

• AVID elective course
• Structured support system
• College visits and tutoring
• Alignment between instruction and postsecondary readiness
• Focus on increasing graduation and attendance rates

What Students Develop

• Rigorous academic readiness
• Opportunity knowledge
• Student agency

What Educators Ensure

• Rigor
• Support to break down barriers
• Aligned support across classes
• Student advocacy

Program Foundation

• Strong relationships
• Shared responsibility for student success
• Equity

AVID helps students close the gap between potential and achievement by providing the tools, support, and expectations needed to succeed in high school and beyond.