Cleveland Early College High

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.