Early College, Continued Success: Longer-Term Impact of Early College High Schools
Mengli Song, Kristina L. Zeiser, Drew Atchison, and Iliana Brodziak de los Reyes
What are Early College High Schools?
Early Colleges are small high schools designed to increase the opportunity for students–particularly students traditionally underrepresented in higher education–to earn a postsecondary credential. To achieve this goal, they partner with colleges and universities to provide high school students with college experience with the expectation that all students will earn an associate’s degree or up to 2 years of college credits during high school at no or low-cost to their families. Early Colleges also provide a rigorous and supportive high school environment to help students navigate and succeed in college coursework.