CMS Early & Middle College 

Please contact the specific Middle College/Early Colleges websites for details!

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/merancasHS

Cato Middle College High School

Levine Middle College High 

Harper Middle College HS - CPCC Harper Campus 

Middle College High Schools (grades 11-13)

Middle College High Schools (MCHS) are a CMS Cooperative Innovative High School located on the Cato, Levine or Harper campus of Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). MCHS serve high school students in grades 11, 12, and 13. Any rising junior with a 2.5 un-weighted GPA is eligible to apply for admission to the MCHS program. All MCHS courses are Honors or College level courses. Students enrolled in a MCHS will take courses required for high school graduation while taking college courses towards a post-secondary certificate, college transfer, associate’s degree, and/or industry certification. All CPCC college courses are provided at no charge to MCHS students.

Entrance Requirements:

Grades 11 & 12 only –All students must have a minimum 2.5 un-weighted GPA and meet testing entrance requirements

Early College High School (grades 9-13)

Early College High School is a CMS Cooperative Innovative High School located on the campus of UNC Charlotte. Opening in 2014-2015, the STEM Early College High School (STEM ECHS) will serve students in grades 9-13. Rising 9th grade students will be eligible to apply for admission to the first class of students entering the STEM ECHS. All STEM ECHS courses are Honors, Advanced Placement and/or college level courses. Students enrolled in the STEM ECHS will take courses required for high school graduation while taking UNC Charlotte college courses potentially leading to two years of college transfer credit. All UNC Charlotte college courses are provided at no charge to STEM Early College High School students.

Entrance Requirements: Grade 9 – none

NOTE: Students must enter the lottery here to be eligible for both options. Please contact the schools directly for more information.