CHARLOTTE ENGINEERING EARLY COLLEGE-UNCC

Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC is a public high school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 308 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC), located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), is a specialized public high school operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in partnership with the university. Designed for students with a strong aptitude for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the school offers a rigorous academic environment that blends traditional high school coursework with college-level curriculum. By embedding students within a university setting, CEEC provides a unique opportunity for them to engage with university resources and faculty while preparing for future careers in engineering and related technical fields.

The program is structured as a five-year model, allowing students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously completing significant college credits or an associate degree, often at no cost to the student. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning and hands-on experience, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the engineering profession. Because the school is located directly on the UNCC campus, students are immersed in a college culture from their freshman year, which eases the transition to higher education and provides them with a competitive edge as they pursue advanced degrees or immediate entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC at (980) 343-9898 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.