<p>He may want to consider doing both.</p>
<p>as wis75 suggested, it is impossible for us to answer a question like this without knowing much more about the AP course at the HS (AB or BC?), its success rate (score distribution - ask guidance - they get the info. If most of the kids don’t get 4 or 5, the course is probably not very good, either poorly taught or dumbed down), and without knowing more about the CC. Is the CC high school extended, or do most kids go on to decent 4 year colleges? What text? </p>
<p>Finally, many colleges will not grant college credit for courses at community colleges, especially if the CC course was used to meet a HS requirement too. But they do grant AP credit. </p>
<p>You might also explore CTY/epgy math offerings.</p>