Innovation Early College High

Innovation Early College High (IECH), located on the campus of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide a rigorous and accelerated pathway for students. As an early college program, it operates through a partnership between Pitt County Schools and East Carolina University, allowing students to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit—or an associate degree—simultaneously. This model is specifically structured to support students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, offering them a unique opportunity to complete college-level coursework at no cost while still in high school.

The school emphasizes a small, supportive learning community that fosters student success through individualized attention and a focused academic environment. By integrating high school curriculum with the university experience, Innovation Early College High prepares students for the transition to post-secondary education by exposing them to college expectations, time management, and independent study skills. Its location in the Brewster Building places students in the heart of the ECU campus, providing them with access to university resources and a collegiate atmosphere that encourages academic ambition and future professional development.