Dual Enrollment: Your Jump Start to College Success

Dual enrollment gives Legacy High School students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school—earning both high school and college credit at the same time. This head start can help students save time and money, explore college-level subjects early, and ease the transition into postsecondary education.

Legacy partners primarily with Indian River State College (IRSC) to offer dual enrollment options, with courses available online, on the IRSC campus, or occasionally on our high school campus.

IRSC Dual Enrollment

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in dual enrollment at Legacy High School, students must meet all of the following requirements:

  • 📚 Earn at least four (4) core high school credits
    (Examples: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or World Language)

  • 🎓 Have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA
    (Check Skyward for your current GPA)

  • 📝 Earn qualifying scores on a college placement test
    You can qualify with scores from the P.E.R.T., SAT, ACT, or PSAT-NMSQT.
    Most students take the P.E.R.T. at the IRSC campus.

    ✔️ Passing PERT Scores

    Section Minimum Passing Score
    Reading 106
    Writing 103
    Math 114 (Intermediate Algebra) or 123 (College Algebra)

  • 🧭 Be on track for graduation, including completion of state testing requirements such as FAST and BEST

  • 🧮 Follow the 7-Class Rule
    Students may not be enrolled in more than seven total courses (including dual enrollment) without approval

The Right Fit for Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment students must be independent, responsible, and self-motivated. You may be a good fit if you:

  • Ask for help immediately when needed

  • Exhibit patience and persistence with academic challenges

  • Demonstrate maturity and responsibility

  • Complete assignments on time (or early)

  • Meet deadlines without reminders

  • Work independently and manage your time well

  • Know how to navigate and use online platforms or digital tools

  • Have strong self-discipline and organizational skills

How to Apply

  • Meet with Your Counselor
    Confirm your eligibility and discuss which courses align with your goals

  • Take the Placement Exam
    Schedule the PERT at IRSC, or submit qualifying SAT/ACT/PSAT scores

  • Apply to IRSC (or partner college)
    Complete the college’s application and create your student portal account

  • Turn in Required Documents
    Submit test scores, transcripts, and signed permission forms

  • Register & Prepare
    Register for approved courses and attend orientation (if required)

Cost

Dual enrollment is completely free for eligible students—including tuition and textbooks

🚨 However, if a student receives a W (withdrawal) or F (failing grade) in a course and wishes to continue in the program, they must retake that course at their own expense.

Your Learning, Your Way

Legacy High School is committed to providing academic pathways that meet the needs, goals and strengths of every student.


Students at Legacy can explore a variety of academic options—including AICE, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Dual Enrollment. These programs are not mutually exclusive; students may participate in dual enrollment while also pursuing AICE and CTE courses simultaneously, creating a customized path toward college and career readiness.

Learn About AICE
Learn About CTE