Early College High School (ECHS) is a program that provides students with the opportunity to earn up to 60 free college hours with the potential to earn an associate’s degree. 

The ECHS program embeds social/emotional supportive measures throughout the program to encourage learners who have the potential to do advanced work.

The goal of this program is to support and provide educational opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students in higher education including at-risk, low-income, English-language learners and first-generation students. Interested students should possess a high level of commitment and academic tenacity and show the potential to do college-level work while in high school.

Preferred candidates

The program is open to all incoming 9th-grade students and specifically encourages participation by diverse student groups who are typically underrepresented in college courses.

While there are no testing, grading or attendance requirements to apply, students must meet the following to be considered:

• Motivated by taking advanced coursework
• Want to attend college and willing to work hard
• Willing to learn college readiness skills and use them daily