The ECPS EDGE Academy of  Health Sciences is one of two Edgecombe  County Schools' Early College Programs. Attending an Early College allows students to complete a high school diploma and an associates degree in four to five years.  Students can enroll in their 9th or 10th grade year during the 2023-2024 school year.  Early Colleges accelerate learning in a small, focused atmosphere with significant support.  

EDGE Academy of Health Sciences students attend school on the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College. EDGE Academy of Health Sciences students graduate with any combination of the following: high school diploma, an associate's degree in one of five health sciences pathways, credential(s), certification(s) in one of five health sciences pathways and receive college transfer credit to many colleges and universities.

Students who want to take Health Science courses but remain at their traditional high school will continue to have this opportunity through the ECPS CTE and the College & Career Program (CCP). 

Our campus will be located on the Edgecombe Community College Rocky Mount Campus at 225 Tarboro St, Rocky Mount, NC. View on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Ma7TXnARBhBLbWaX7 

Yes, transportation to and from the EDGE Academy of Health Sciences will be provided.

School hours are 9:00am-3:00pm.

Yes.  We anticipate that the 2023/2024 calendar will be released in March after approval by the school board.

Yes. EDGE Academy of Health Sciences students will have access to breakfast and lunch.  All students will have access to apply for Free/Reduced priced meals.

No. Students can complete Math 1 at the EDGE Academy of Health Sciences.

No.  JROTC is not available at the EDGE Academy.

Yes. EDGE Academy of Health Sciences students will have a prom and other social events hosted by the school.

Yes. Students will experience field trips and field experiences aligned with health sciences-related career and college opportunities.

The ACT exam will all be offered at the EDGE Academy of Health Sciences.

Yes.  Students attending the early college will have the opportunity to try out and participate in sports at their home High School.  

At this time students will need to provide their own transportation, however we are working feverishly to identify a way to provide transportation.

Yes. Early college students will have access to state-of-the-art labs with a focus on hands-on learning to prepare them for careers in the health sciences.

Both! You'll have the opportunity to practice on patient simulators, but you'll also be caring for live patients.

Applications can be found at the EDGE Academy Website or picked up from your Guidance Counselor.  Applications must be received by March 15th by 3:00pm.

Applications for EDGE Academy of Health Sciences open February 2023 and close March 15, 2023 by 3:00pm.

Students currently in 8th grade and 9th grade can apply to begin In 2023/2024 school year.

You apply by completing an application which can be found at EDGE Academy Website or picked up from your Guidance Counselor.  Applications must be received by March 15th by 3:00pm.  Potential EDGE Academy students will complete an application and interview process.  

• Application - Students will complete the application and submit to Guidance Counselor.

• Interviews - As part of the application process, both the students and parents must participate in an interview.  Applicants will be contacted to schedule the interviews.

• Notification -  After all interviews are completed, all applicants are notified to the status of their application.

No. Prospective students will submit an application, teacher recommendations, student and parent essays, as well as student and parent interviews.  A selection committee will review all student applications and make final decisions on accepted students. 

Potential students will be asked about why they are interested in the EDGE Academy of Health Science program, their academic and extracurricular interests, skills & strengths, post-high school plans, and other questions aimed at getting to know each student.

No. Grades are important, and students with higher grades may score higher on part of the admissions rubric, but selection criteria also considers students' attendance, skills, interests, essays, interviews, teacher recommendations, and a preference for first-generation college students.

Tuition at the EDGE Academy of Health Sciences is free for accepted students.  Additionally, fees and textbook costs are covered for the duration of the program.

Dr. Robert Batts, Director of 6-12 Curriculum and Instruction at: robertbatts@ecps.us