HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE

HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE is a Title I public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 412 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE (HTEC) is a unique secondary school located in Denver, Colorado, that operates as part of the Denver Public Schools system. As an "early college" model, the institution is specifically designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education by allowing students to earn significant college credit—or even an associate degree—while completing their high school requirements. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment intended to prepare students for success in both post-secondary education and the modern workforce.

The school is defined by a culture of innovation, often utilizing project-based learning to engage students in real-world problem solving. By partnering with local community colleges, HTEC provides a structured pathway for students to navigate college-level coursework within a supportive high school setting. This model is particularly focused on increasing accessibility to higher education for students who might be first-generation college attendees, aiming to minimize the financial and academic barriers often associated with earning a college degree.

For more information, contact HIGH TECH EARLY COLLEGE at (720) 424-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.