Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously. A recent study by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) found that ECHS students were nearly three times as likely to earn an Associate’s degree or certificate, and significantly more likely to earn a Bachelor’s degree than, their non-ECHS peers. (AIR Press Release, September 2019) 

ECHS Distinctions

• Reduces barriers to college access

• Allows students to earn 60+ hours of dual college credit at no cost

• Increases college and career readiness

• Creates a seamless transition from high school to college through local partnerships with institutions of higher education

• Provides academic and social support services through dedicated staff

• Develops critical soft skills needed for college and career success