CLEVELAND EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Cleveland Early College High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 315 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 16 teachers, Cleveland Early College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Cleveland Early College High (CECH), located on Stokes Boulevard in the University Circle area of Cleveland, is a specialized school that operates through a unique partnership between the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Designed to bridge the gap between secondary and post-secondary education, the school allows students to pursue a rigorous academic path that enables them to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits—often resulting in an Associate degree by the time they graduate high school.

The school is noted for its personalized, supportive environment that focuses on preparing students for success in higher education and future careers. By immersing students in a college-going culture early in their academic lives, CECH aims to reduce the financial burden of college tuition for families and shorten the time required to earn a four-year degree. The school’s location near major cultural and educational institutions provides students with a dynamic environment that fosters academic ambition, critical thinking, and a head start on their professional futures.

For more information, contact Cleveland Early College High at (216) 838-8250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.