EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY OF COLUMBUS AT WAVERLY TERRACE

Early College Academy of Columbus at Waverly Terrace is a Title I public high school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 158 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 10 teachers, Early College Academy of Columbus at Waverly Terrace has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

The **Early College Academy of Columbus (ECAC)**, located at the historic Waverly Terrace site in Columbus, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Muscogee County School District. Unlike a traditional high school, the Academy is designed for students who are ready to pursue rigorous academic work earlier than their peers. Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education, providing a pathway for students to earn college credits—or even an associate degree—concurrently with their high school diploma.

The school is characterized by a small, focused learning environment that emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and academic maturity. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the Early College Academy aims to prepare students for the demands of university-level coursework while simultaneously addressing their graduation requirements. This model serves as an ideal fit for self-motivated students looking to get a "head start" on their future careers, offering them the unique opportunity to reduce the time and financial burden of a post-secondary education through a seamless, integrated curriculum.

For more information, contact Early College Academy of Columbus at Waverly Terrace at (706) 565-2965 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.