J D CLEMENT EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

J D Clement Early College HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Durham Public Schools school district, located in Durham, NC with about 370 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 14 teachers, J D Clement Early College HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

J.D. Clement Early College High School (ECHS), located on the campus of North Carolina Central University in Durham, is a specialized secondary institution designed to provide students with a rigorous, college-preparatory experience. As part of the Durham Public Schools system, the school operates on an "early college" model, which allows motivated students to earn both their high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit—or an associate degree—simultaneously. By embedding the high school experience within a university environment, ECHS fosters an atmosphere of academic maturity, independence, and higher-level critical thinking.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the demands of post-secondary education. The curriculum is accelerated, requiring students to balance traditional high school requirements with university-level coursework. Because of its partnership with NCCU, students benefit from access to university resources, including libraries and labs, while benefiting from a supportive cohort-based structure. J.D. Clement Early College is an ideal environment for students who are self-disciplined, academically curious, and looking to get a significant head start on their college or career pathways.

For more information, contact J D Clement Early College HS at (919) 560-2696 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.