PERSON EARLY COLLEGE INNOVATION & LDRSHP

Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Person County Schools school district, located in Roxboro, NC with about 97 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 10th 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 4 teachers, Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership (PECIL), located in Roxboro, North Carolina, is a specialized public high school that operates as part of the Person County School system. Unlike traditional high schools, PECIL is designed as an "early college" model, which typically focuses on blending secondary education with post-secondary opportunities. The school aims to provide a rigorous, supportive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, leadership development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills to prepare students for success in both college and their future careers.

The program is structured to provide students with a unique educational experience, often emphasizing a smaller, more intimate learning community that fosters close relationships between students and faculty. By integrating college-level coursework into the high school experience, PECIL offers students the chance to earn transferable college credits while completing their diploma requirements. This model is particularly beneficial for students who are looking for a more personalized academic track and who aim to get a head start on their higher education goals within a focused, innovation-driven environment.

For more information, contact Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp at (336) 322-2275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.