Barrett School × ASU Accelerate Program
Future Ready Starts Here
The Barrett School is proud to offer the ASU Accelerate Program, providing students the opportunity to earn Arizona State University college credits and career-focused certificates while still in high school.
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As the only school in the area currently offering the ASU Accelerate Program directly on campus, The Barrett School continues to lead with a forward-thinking approach to academic excellence, innovation, and college readiness.
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Unlike traditional dual-enrollment programs that often partner with smaller regional or community colleges, students at The Barrett School gain access to coursework from a nationally recognized university known for innovation, research, and future-focused education.
Why Arizona State University?
Arizona State University is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s leading universities for innovation and modern workforce preparation.​​
#1 Most Innovative University in America — U.S. News & World Report
Ranked ahead of institutions such as MIT and Stanford in innovation
Broadly transferable college credits recognized by universities nationwide
Nationally respected programs in:
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Engineering
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Business
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Computer Science
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Entrepreneurship
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Technology and workforce development
Student & Family Benefits
Through the ASU Accelerate Program, students at The Barrett School can:
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Earn transferable college credits
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Complete industry-recognized certificates
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Strengthen college applications and résumés
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Explore future career pathways early
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Experience university-level rigor and expectations
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Save thousands in future tuition costs
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A Smarter Financial Advantage
Courses are free for students to take.
Families only pay reduced transcript fees if they choose to convert coursework into official ASU college credit — at a fraction of traditional university tuition expenses.
Built for What Comes Next
​The ASU Accelerate Program reflects The Barrett School’s continued commitment to innovation, academic excellence, and meaningful real-world opportunity. By giving students access to university-level coursework and career-focused pathways while still in high school, students gain a powerful head start before graduation.​
