URBAN EARLY COLLEGE NETWORK

Urban Early College Network is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy school district, located in Dayton, OH with about 164 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Urban Early College Network has a student/teacher ratio of about 54:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Urban Early College Network (UECN), located on West Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education. As an "early college" model, the school focuses on providing students with an accelerated academic experience, allowing them to earn college credits—often toward an associate degree or transferable university credit—while simultaneously completing their high school graduation requirements. This structure is intended to reduce the financial burden of future higher education for families and provide students with a head start in their professional or academic careers.

The school is characterized by its commitment to preparing students for the rigors of college-level coursework within a supportive, smaller-scale environment. By integrating college readiness into the daily high school curriculum, the UECN emphasizes critical thinking, academic discipline, and post-secondary planning. Serving the Dayton community, the network aims to expand educational access and improve graduation outcomes by offering a personalized pathway that helps students navigate the transition from secondary school to adulthood with confidence and a head start on their college transcripts.

For more information, contact Urban Early College Network at (937) 275-9610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.