SANDHOKE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

SandHoke Early College High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hoke County Schools school district, located in Raeford, NC with about 382 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 16 teachers, SandHoke Early College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

SandHoke Early College High (SECH), located in Raeford, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Hoke County Schools district. Designed as an innovative partnership between the local school system and Sandhills Community College, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that allows students to earn both their high school diploma and transferable college credit—often including an Associate degree—simultaneously. This model is intended to reduce the financial burden of higher education while accelerating the transition from secondary school to university or the workforce.

The school is structured to foster a college-going culture, typically emphasizing smaller class sizes, personalized instruction, and a supportive atmosphere that caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional high school experience. By integrating high school curriculum with college-level coursework on a daily basis, SandHoke Early College aims to increase student engagement, improve graduation rates, and prepare participants for the academic demands of post-secondary education. Its location on the campus of Sandhills Community College further allows students to immerse themselves in a collegiate environment early in their educational journey.

For more information, contact SandHoke Early College High at (910) 878-5806 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.