How do early college high schools organize to promote student success?
Early college high schools offer a much-needed alternative to traditional high school programs and emphasize academic preparation, support, and success in higher education. Based on research and practice about what helps underrepresented young people prepare for success in high school and postsecondary education, early college high schools have three key features that promote success for even the most struggling students: • Small size. Early college high schools enroll 100 or fewer students per grade. Students are well-known by adults. • Personalization and student supports. There is an emphasis on assessing students and providing supports based on the identified needs of individual students. • Power of place. Early colleges draw on the college environment and experience to build students’ identity as college goers.
