CROSS CREEK EARLY COLLEGE

Cross Creek Early College is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 278 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 13 teachers, Cross Creek Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Cross Creek Early College High School (CCECHS), located on the campus of Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a unique public high school that operates as part of the Cumberland County Schools system. The school utilizes an "early college" model, which is designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education. By integrating university-level coursework into the traditional high school experience, CCECHS allows motivated students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits, often at little to no cost to the student.

The school is characterized by its rigorous academic environment and its focus on fostering a college-going culture from the moment students enroll. Because of its partnership with Fayetteville State University, students benefit from a smaller, personalized learning community that emphasizes critical thinking, time management, and academic independence. By providing access to collegiate resources and a professional campus setting, Cross Creek Early College aims to prepare its students for success in competitive four-year universities and to streamline their path toward future career goals.

For more information, contact Cross Creek Early College at (910) 672-1499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.