ABSS Early College at ACC

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abec

221 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

The Alamance-Burlington Middle College (ABMC) is a specialized public high school located in Graham, North Carolina, designed to provide students with a unique, accelerated academic experience. Operating within the Alamance-Burlington School System, the school focuses on a "collaborative college-high school" model. This approach allows students to complete their high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credits, often leading to a significant head start on an associate degree or transferable university credit.

The program is specifically tailored for students who thrive in smaller, more focused learning environments and are looking for a transition from a traditional high school setting to a more independent, collegiate atmosphere. By partnering with local post-secondary institutions, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, personal responsibility, and career readiness. Because of its specialized nature, the Middle College typically offers a distinct school culture that prioritizes academic mentorship and prepares students for the transition to higher education or the workforce immediately following graduation.

221

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ABSS Early College at ACC
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	73
Black	25
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
100 (45.2 %)
Hispanic
73 (33.0 %)
Black
25 (11.3 %)
Two or More
13 (5.9 %)
Asian
9 (4.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)506-4001
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abec
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 61

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 50