Caldwell Early College High School
Caldwell County Schools
Hudson, NC

A partnership between Caldwell County Schools and Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (CCC&TI) created Caldwell Early College High School (CECHS)  in 2006 with an emphasis on creating opportunities  The school’s five-year program is located on the CCC&TI campus and emphasizes creating opportunities for first-generation college students and groups underrepresented in higher education.Beginning in 9th grade, students take college course they can apply toward an associate’s degree and acceptance to a university. Employing non-traditional teaching methods and problem-based activities, CECHS is also a model school for North Carolina New Schools.

Download the transcript of A Secure Bridge to College.

Read Caldwell Early College High School’s summary. Download the Caldwell ECHS 2014 application.

Contact Information: 

Principal Candis Hagaman
2859 Hickory Blvd SW
Hudson, NC, 28638-0000
Telephone: (828) 759-4636
Website
Email: chagaman@caldwellschools.com

Student Demographics 2014

Number of students 8 – 12	393
Students eligible for subsidized meals	39%
Limited English Proficient students	8%
Students receiving special ed services	2%
Student mobility rate	0%
Hispanic or Latino students	7%
White students	85%
African American students	4%
Asian students	1%
Native American students	1%
Students of 2 or more races	2%
Average student daily attendance	97%
HS graduation rate	98%