BEAUFORT CO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Beaufort Co Early College High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Beaufort County Schools school district, located in Washington, NC with about 246 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th 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 6 teachers, Beaufort Co Early College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 41:1. 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.

Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS), located in Washington, North Carolina, is a unique educational partnership between Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort County Community College. Designed as an innovative "early college" model, the school allows students to pursue a rigorous high school curriculum while simultaneously earning college credits. Many students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or significant transferable college credits at no cost to their families, effectively providing a head start on higher education or career readiness.

The school is defined by its small, supportive learning environment, which emphasizes personalized instruction and close relationships between students and faculty. By integrating high school coursework with the college environment, BCECHS fosters independence, critical thinking, and academic maturity in its students. It is an ideal setting for motivated learners who are looking for a non-traditional high school experience that bridges the gap between secondary education and professional or collegiate success.

For more information, contact Beaufort Co Early College High at (252) 940-6461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.