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| == History == | == History == | ||
| The school was established in 2018, after partnering with ] to provide eligible students the opportunity to earn an ] |
The school was established in 2018, after partnering with ] to provide eligible students the opportunity to earn an ] at little to no cost, in addition to their ]. | ||
| == Performance == | == Performance == | ||
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School in West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States| Ashe County Early College High School | |
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| Address | |
| 363 Campus Drive West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°23′39″N 81°28′34″W / 36.3942°N 81.4762°W / 36.3942; -81.4762 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Rising to the Challenge |
| Established | 2018 (7 years ago) (2018) |
| School district | Ashe County Schools |
| CEEB code | 341931 |
| Principal | Lindsey Williams |
| Grades | 9–13 |
| Enrollment | 129 (2023–2024) |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Purple, Silver, White, Yellow |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | https://www.asheschools.org/earlycollege |
Ashe County Early College High School (also known as Ashe County Early College) is a public high school serving grades 9–13, located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States. ACEC is located in the extreme northwestern portion of the state. It is one of two high schools in the Ashe County Schools system.
History
The school was established in 2018, after partnering with Wilkes Community College to provide eligible students the opportunity to earn an associate's degree at little to no cost, in addition to their high school diploma.
Performance
Student performance exceeds the North Carolina state average in all tested areas. The >95% graduation rate exceeds the state's 87% average.
Awards
In 2024, ACEC principal Lindsey Williams was awarded Principal of the Year by Ashe County Schools. That same year, ACEC math teacher Jim Ashley was awarded Teacher of the Year by Ashe County Schools.
References
- "Ashe County Schools". www.asheschools.org. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- "North Carolina School Report Cards". ncreports.ondemand.sas.com. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ "Ashe County Schools announces Employees of the Year". Ashe Post & Times. July 8, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.