ROCKINGHAM CO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Rockingham Co Early College High is a public high school that is part of the Rockingham County Schools school district, located in Wentworth, NC with about 339 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 13th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Rockingham Co Early College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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.
Rockingham County Early College High School (RCECHS), located in Wentworth, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution that operates in partnership with Rockingham Community College. Designed as an accelerated academic environment, the school allows students to pursue a rigorous curriculum that integrates high school graduation requirements with the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits or an associate degree simultaneously. This model is intended to provide a seamless transition to higher education, significantly reducing the time and financial burden typically associated with traditional post-secondary paths.
The school emphasizes a smaller, supportive learning community that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and staff. Because of its unique structure, RCECHS attracts students who are self-motivated and prepared for the autonomy of a college-level schedule. By blending high school and college experiences, the institution aims to cultivate critical thinking, professional readiness, and academic independence, ultimately better preparing its graduates for success in four-year universities or direct entry into the workforce.
For more information, contact Rockingham Co Early College High at (336) 342-4261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 342-4261
ROCKINGHAM CO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wentworth, NC with about 339 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rockingham County Schools
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 10
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 339 students
- White
- 61.7%
- Black or African American
- 17.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 58.1%
- Male
- 41.9%
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.