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Orange County AVID

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​​Con​t​acts 
Denise Harshman, Ed.D.
​Coordinator
714-966-4446
Nicole Overholtzer
Administrative Assistant III​
714-966-4157
Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.​

​Welcome
AV​ID in Orange County was initially implemented in 1992 in one high school. AVID has since expanded to 293 schools, 150 elementary and 142 middle and high schools from 19 districts. Currently AVID serves approximately 30,000 students in Orange County. Of the 1,891 seniors that graduated in 2025, 91% met the four year college entrance requirements and 2% applie​d to 4-year universities with 77% being accepted.