AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE EARLY COLLEGE
Agriculture and Science Early College is a public secondary school that is part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools school district, located in Olin, NC with about 101 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Agriculture and Science Early College has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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.
Agriculture and Science Early College (ASEC), located in Olin, North Carolina, is a specialized secondary school that operates as a partnership between Iredell-Statesville Schools and Mitchell Community College. Designed as an "early college" model, the school offers students a rigorous academic environment where they can earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The curriculum is uniquely centered on agriculture, environmental science, and STEM-based learning, providing students with a pathway toward careers in the agricultural industry and related scientific fields.
The school emphasizes a small-learning-community approach, which fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the local agricultural community. By integrating college-level coursework into the high school experience, ASEC prepares students for higher education or the workforce at a significantly accelerated pace. Its location in Olin reflects its commitment to local engagement, often utilizing the surrounding rural landscape as a living laboratory to provide hands-on experience in modern agricultural practices, sustainability, and applied sciences.
For more information, contact Agriculture and Science Early College at (704) 876-4056 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE EARLY COLLEGE is a public school in Olin, NC with about 101 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Total Students:
- 101
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 101 students
- White
- 69.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.9%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 56.4%
- Male
- 43.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.