AP Courses

Make the most of your high school experience and earn college credits with our Advanced Placement (AP) program at Minnetonka High School (MHS). Our AP teachers are passionate about their courses and eager to support students undertaking this college-level work. Their dedication benefits our students. Depending on your AP exam scores and college credit policies, you may earn college credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities.

Minnetonka offers AP courses in English, world languages, social sciences,history, sciences, mathematics, computer science and the arts. MHS also offers a variety of AP courses through Tonka Online and VANTAGE. Depending on your AP exam scores and college credit policies, you may earn college credit or advanced standing at most of the nation’s colleges and universities.

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Why Participate?

Minnetonka graduates report that AP courses better prepared them for the rigor, writing and study skills needed for future success.

Make the most of your high school experience by taking college-level AP courses with the support of dedicateds MHS teachers. In 2022, 82% of Minnetonka graduates took at least one AP or International
Baccalaureate (IB) course during high school, and 83% of AP students scored a 3 or higher on their AP exams (which is the minimum score needed for college credit consideration).

When you take college-level courses in high school, you are more likely to complete your college degree. AP offers something for everyone. The only requirements are a strong curiosity for the subject you plan to study and a willingness to apply yourself and work hard!

Gain the Edge in College Preparation

Stand Out in the College Admissions Process

Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

How Do I Enroll?

Once you've decided to take the AP challenge, it's easy to enroll through your regular course registration process. If you have any questions, talk to your current teachers, an AP teacher, your counselor, or Laura Herbst, our Advanced Learning Coordinator, about the course(s) you want to take. Discuss the course workload and any preparation you may need.

For a complete list of AP courses, see below.

Course Listing

To filter courses by grade level, please type your grade (Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12) into the search bar above and click "search."

Business Analytics (VANTAGE)

Course: #V100
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2.0

AP Statistics (1.0 math credit - weighted)
IB Business Management SL or HL (1.0 business elective credit - weighted)

Prerequisites: Interest in global business and statistics. Students who have taken VANTAGE Business Analytics or IB Business SL at MHS are not eligible for Global Business.

This course teaches students to analyze big data to support decision-making in the business world.

Global Business (VANTAGE)

Course: #V102
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 3.0

AP Microeconomics (1.0 social studies credit - weighted)
AP Seminar (1.0 English credit - weighted)
IB Business Management SL (1.0 business elective credit - weighted)

Prerequisites: Interest in business. Students who have taken VANTAGE Business Analytics or IB Business SL at MHS are not eligible for Global Business.

VANTAGE Global Business allows students to explore diverse global business concepts through a global lens. Students utilized critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve complex business problems while tackling challenging coursework in economics, English, and business.

Global Sustainability (VANTAGE)

Course: #V300
Grades Offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2.0

AP Environmental Science (1.0 science elective credit - weighted)
Global Studies and Economics (1.0 social studies credit)

Prerequisites: Interest in the environment and sustainability. Students must have completed a biology credit or concurrently enrolled in Biology (Biology G, AP Biology, or IB Biology).

This experiential course meets students at the intersection of science, food, sustainability, and economics. Students work on real projects as they go deep into sustainable practices.

Health Sciences (VANTAGE)

Course: #V200
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 2.25

AP Psychology (1.0 social studies credit - weighted)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (1.0 science elective credit)
Medical Sciences (.25 science elective credit) - Students choose between Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course options.

Prerequisites: Physical science and algebra; interest in health sciences; chemistry strongly recommended. Students who have already completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I at MHS are NOT eligible for this strand.

Explore a variety of healthcare fields through coursework, site visits, guest instruction and projects. Become certified as a Nursing Assistant Registered or Emergency Medical Responder.

Public Policy (VANTAGE)

Course: #V700
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
MHS Credits: 2.0

AP Seminar (1.0 English credit - weighted)
CIS Political Science 1001: American Democracy in a Changing World (1.0 social studies credit - weighted)

College credits: 3.0

CIS Political Science 1001: American Democracy in a Changing World (3.0 University of Minnesota credits)

Prerequisites: Interest in how public policy is formulated.

This VANTAGE strand creates an opportunity for students to explore the world of public policy formulation through coursework, projects, mentoring, guest instruction, and site visits. Students utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex public policy questions while tackling challenging coursework in English and social studies.