Caldwell Early College

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396 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Caldwell Early College High School (CECHS), located in Hudson, North Carolina, is a specialized public high school that operates as a partnership between the Caldwell County School System and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI). Designed for students who are ready for a rigorous academic environment, the school utilizes a "five-year" model. This unique structure allows students to pursue a high school diploma while simultaneously earning up to two years of tuition-free college credit, an associate degree, or a specialized technical certification.

The school emphasizes a small, supportive learning community that prepares students for the transition to higher education or the workforce. By integrating high school curriculum with college-level courses on the community college campus, CECHS fosters an environment of independence, time management, and academic maturity. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their educational paths, benefiting from a curriculum that bridges the gap between secondary education and post-secondary success in a focused, professional setting.

396

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caldwell Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	65
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	13

White
305 (77.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (16.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)759-4636
Website:	http://sc.caldwellschools.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=2311
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 73

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 80