CLEVELAND ECHS

Cleveland ECHS is a public high school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Shelby, NC with about 215 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th Grade. With about 11 teachers, Cleveland ECHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Cleveland Early College High School (CECHS), located in Shelby, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating in partnership with Cleveland Community College. As an Early College model, the school is designed to provide motivated students with a unique academic environment that integrates high school curriculum with college-level coursework. By blurring the lines between secondary and post-secondary education, CECHS enables students to earn both their high school diploma and a significant amount of transferable college credit—or even an Associate degree—simultaneously, often at no cost to the families.

The school emphasizes a rigorous, supportive academic culture aimed at preparing students for future success in higher education or the workforce. Because of its partnership with the local community college, the environment at CECHS is often characterized by a smaller, more personalized atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By providing this accelerated pathway, Cleveland Early College High School serves as a vital bridge for students looking to gain a competitive edge in their academic careers while navigating the transition to adulthood in a focused, professional setting.

For more information, contact Cleveland ECHS at (704) 669-4710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
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CLEVELAND ECHS is a public school in Shelby, NC with about 215 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
11.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
13th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 215 students

White
65.6%
Black or African American
17.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
2.3%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.