CUMBERLAND INTERNATIONAL EARLY COLLEGEHS

Cumberland International Early CollegeHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cumberland County Schools school district, located in Fayetteville, NC with about 252 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 12 teachers, Cumberland International Early CollegeHS 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.

Cumberland International Early College High School (CIECHS), located on the campus of Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school designed to provide a rigorous academic experience. Unlike a traditional high school, CIECHS allows students to engage in a unique "dual-enrollment" model. Through this program, motivated students have the opportunity to earn both their high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit—or even an Associate degree—simultaneously, often at little to no cost to their families.

The school emphasizes a global perspective and college readiness, fostering an environment that encourages independence, critical thinking, and professional maturity. Because it is located on a university campus, students are integrated into a higher education setting early, which helps bridge the gap between secondary school and post-secondary success. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive, scholarly community, CIECHS is an ideal pathway for students seeking to accelerate their education and gain a head start on their university careers in a challenging, diverse, and forward-thinking environment.

For more information, contact Cumberland International Early CollegeHS at (910) 672-2830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.