Caldwell Early College High School is an innovative high school created out of a partnership between Caldwell County Schools and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) and is located on the CCC&TI campus.
At Caldwell Early College High School, students commit to complete the program and the expectation that they will earn a high school diploma, a two year college transfer associate’s degree, and from here to go on to complete a four year college degree. We believe that a college education is essential to success in the 21st century.
We are a small innovative high school that puts relationships first. We believe that all students can and will succeed when they have caring and supportive adults in their life who challenge them and refuse to let failure be an option. Students enter by application, and are selected to represent the academic, ethnic, geographic, and socio-economic diversity of our county not just the top of the class.
Students work in teams on projects that often include multiple subjects or grade levels. We go beyond the four walls of the classroom, expanding students’ learning into the real world. Our program integrates service learning into our curriculum with students volunteering in over twenty community agencies like nursing homes, elementary schools, and shelter homes.
It’s very exciting and rewarding to watch our students meet and exceed the high expectations we set for them! We hope that you will consider the CECHS program during your 8th grade year.
Vision: Caldwell Early College High School will graduate all of its students ready for college, ready for career, and ready for life.
Mission: Caldwell Early College High School will provide a learning community where students believe that educators know them, care about them, and expect them to succeed.
2024-2025 Application Timeline
Application Live: Monday, December 16th, 2024
Application Closes: Friday, January 17th, 2025
If you wish to recieve a notifcation when our application is posted, please complete the form below.
No. CECHS accepts students from all academic levels; however, students must be committed to completing honors-level coursework.
No. Students must enroll in classes (according to the academic plan) that count toward a college transfer associate degree with the commitment to complete a bachelor's degree.
Yes. Students are eligible to participate in athletics at their district high school in grades 9-12.
Students can participate in after-school band and chorus through CCC&TI. Students cannot participate in ROTC because it involves specific high school classes that are not available at CECHS
Yes. Students are provided access to Driver’s Education through Caldwell County Schools.
No. There is no trial period. Students must follow the Caldwell County Schools transfer policy and timeline.
No. Caldwell County Schools provide bus transportation. On days that Caldwell County Schools are in session, transportation is provided from his/her home to the district high school. Due to the calendar differences, some days require limited transportation. On limited transportation days, parents are expected to provide transportation between their home and the district school, or to CECHS. When Caldwell County Schools are not in session, shuttle buses are available from each district high school to CECHS.
No. CECHS represents the geographic diversity of Caldwell County.
No. Our hybrid calendar matches the CCC&TI instructional calendar and is aligned as much as possible with the Caldwell County Schools calendar. You may view our current calendar on the CCS or CECHS website.
For grades 9-11, the school day currently begins at 8:05 am and ends at 2:30 pm. For the 4th and 5th year students, the start and end times depend on their individual high school and college schedules. With careful planning, 4th and 5th year students can schedule most or all classes between 8:05 am and 2:30 pm if needed.
Yes. Friday schedules are non-traditional and vary depending on grade-level activities, off-campus learning, and college schedules. Students are expected to attend and participate in all activities for the entire day.
CECHS is a five-year program, so most students will graduate in May of 2030. There are a few students who apply to be an “accelerated graduate” and graduate in four years. Students currently apply during their junior year for accelerated graduation and are approved on a case-by-case basis.