Students are encouraged to take college level courses while in high school; the school does not arbitrarily restrict access. Well over 70% of BG students earn college credits before they graduate. Even non accelerated learners usually end up taking at least one college level course. Research shows that students who even attempt college level content while in high school are more likely to succeed in college. Many succeed wildly and save money on their college credits. Our students have become AP Scholars and complete a semester, full year, and up to two full years of college before leaving BG.

Please contact the school to learn more about any of these opportunities available to all of our high school students. (TIP: If you are unsure whether your child will be ready to take college courses in high school PLEASE talk to us. Even if you think they may not go on to college, please call. We have a lot to tell you, even if you don’t come to BG. You will be glad you did!)

Advanced Placement® Course Program

Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses provide college-level curriculum developed by College Board, makers of the SAT, to high school students. Currently, Bishop Guilfoyle offers 21 AP® courses across all academic areas and may be the only school in our area to offer the AP Capstone course.

Dual Enrollment Course Offerings

BG offers over 20 dual enrollment options for students in grades 9 through 12.On average, 87% of BG students take up to 24 dual enrollment credits.Our Dual Enrollment Program is currently in place with Mount Aloysius College, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, University of Pittsburgh, Saint Francis University and Seton Hill University. Dual Enrollment courses have been approved by a post-secondary institution as qualifying for college credit. Currently, Bishop Guilfoyle offers 29 dual enrollment opportunities.

Professor In Residence Program

BG offers a variety of college professor-taught courses through our partnership with Saint Francis University.Students enrolled in these courses earn both high school and college credits.

Study Abroad FRANCE and AUSTRIA courses are included in this professor in residence program.

Associate Degree

The Mountie-Marauder Partnership is a pathway for BG students to significantly accelerate by earning their first college degree (two years of college) while in high school. Completion of this programs allows students to graduate from Bishop Guilfoyle with an Associate of Art in Liberal Arts from Mount Aloysius College which can transfer into a 4 year degree at Mount Aloysius other universities. Up to two years of college may be offset, (but it does depend on the program and the specific policies of the 4 year university).