Brunswick County Early College

Brunswick County Schools
50 College Road NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
363 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Brunswick County Early College (BCEC) is a specialized high school located on the campus of Brunswick Community College in Bolivia, North Carolina. Designed for students who are eager to pursue higher education, the school operates as a cooperative innovative high school. It offers a unique educational environment that allows students to integrate their high school coursework with college-level studies, providing them with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree—or up to two years of transferable college credit—simultaneously.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic culture and a smaller, supportive learning community that prepares students for success in future university settings and career paths. By fostering a close partnership with Brunswick Community College, BCEC provides its students with direct access to college resources, faculty, and an adult-oriented campus atmosphere. This model is particularly well-suited for motivated students who are looking for a jump-start on their collegiate journey and wish to maximize their academic potential before transitioning to a four-year university or the workforce.
363
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (67.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (18.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    19 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brunswick County Schools
Phone: (910)756-5030
Website: http://www.bcswan.net/ECHS
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 329
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 13 66
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 87
Grade 11 77
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
The COAST
Brunswick County Schools
83 Students
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422 (0.5 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th