Beaufort Co Early College High

www.beaufort.k12.nc.us/schools/early-college-high-school

282 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Beaufort County Early College High School (BCECHS), located in Washington, North Carolina, is a unique educational partnership between Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort County Community College. Designed as an innovative "early college" model, the school allows students to pursue a rigorous high school curriculum while simultaneously earning college credits. Many students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or significant transferable college credits at no cost to their families, effectively providing a head start on higher education or career readiness.

The school is defined by its small, supportive learning environment, which emphasizes personalized instruction and close relationships between students and faculty. By integrating high school coursework with the college environment, BCECHS fosters independence, critical thinking, and academic maturity in its students. It is an ideal setting for motivated learners who are looking for a non-traditional high school experience that bridges the gap between secondary education and professional or collegiate success.

282

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaufort Co Early College High
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	101
Black	50
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
117 (41.5 %)
Hispanic
101 (35.8 %)
Black
50 (17.7 %)
Two or More
13 (4.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Beaufort County Schools
Phone:	(252)940-6227
Website:	http://www.beaufort.k12.nc.us/schools/early-college-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
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 37

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 50