EARLY COLLEGE AT MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Early College at Montcalm Community College is a public high school that is part of the Montcalm Area ISD school district, located in Sidney, MI with about 90 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Early College at Montcalm Community College has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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 at Montcalm Community College (MCC)**, located in Sidney, Michigan, is a specialized educational program designed to provide high school students with a head start on their post-secondary education. By partnering with local K-12 school districts, the program allows qualified students to remain enrolled in high school for an additional year—typically their "13th year"—to earn both their high school diploma and a significant number of college credits or an associate degree simultaneously. This structure is specifically intended to reduce the financial burden of higher education while easing the transition from a secondary school environment to a collegiate one.

The program emphasizes academic rigor and student support, leveraging MCC’s campus facilities and resources to offer a comprehensive learning experience. Because the program is deeply integrated into the community college setting, students gain early exposure to professional career pathways, diverse elective options, and college-level expectations. By the time students complete the Early College program, they are often well-positioned to either enter the workforce with specialized credentials or transfer seamlessly to a four-year university with a substantial portion of their undergraduate requirements already met.

For more information, contact Early College at Montcalm Community College at (616) 225-5706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.