ROWAN CO EARLY COLLEGE

Rowan Co Early College is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools school district, located in Salisbury, NC with about 238 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 7 teachers, Rowan Co Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 34:1. 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.

Rowan County Early College (RCEC), located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a specialized public high school operating within the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Unlike a traditional high school experience, RCEC is designed as an "early college" model, which integrates high school curriculum with post-secondary coursework. By partnering with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, the school allows students to earn both their high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit—or an associate degree—simultaneously, often at no cost to the students' families.

The school is structured to support students who may benefit from a smaller, more intimate academic environment that fosters rigorous intellectual growth and personal maturity. Its primary objective is to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education, providing a clear pathway for students to jumpstart their collegiate careers. Because of its location and partnership with the local community college, RCEC emphasizes a college-going culture, preparing students for the demands of university-level work while providing the mentorship and guidance necessary to succeed in a faster-paced academic setting.

For more information, contact Rowan Co Early College at (704) 216-3873 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.