LENOIR COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Lenoir County Early College High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools school district, located in Kinston, NC with about 206 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 8 teachers, Lenoir County Early College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Lenoir County Early College High (LCECHS), located in Kinston, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education. Operating as an early college model, the school offers students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and significant college credit—or even an associate degree—simultaneously. By partnering with local community colleges, LCECHS provides a rigorous academic environment that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, often at little to no cost to the families.

The school is characterized by a smaller, supportive learning community that emphasizes individualized instruction and personal growth. Because of its unique structure, it is particularly well-suited for students who are motivated to get a head start on their career or university paths, as well as those who might thrive in a more focused, non-traditional high school setting. By integrating college-level coursework into the daily curriculum, Lenoir County Early College High fosters a culture of academic ambition, helping students develop the time-management and critical-thinking skills necessary for long-term collegiate and professional achievement.

For more information, contact Lenoir County Early College High at (252) 233-6870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.