Haywood Early College High School
| Haywood Early College High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Motto | "Our Time is Now" |
| Established | 2006 |
| Principal | Jeff Haney |
| Faculty | 6 |
| Grades | Ninth - Thirteenth grade |
| Number of students | approximately 150 |
| Schedule | blended high school/college format |
| Color(s) | Indigo/Platinum |
| Athletics conference | N/A |
| Mascot | Wolves |
| Website | Official Site |
Haywood Early College is a public high school located on the campus of Haywood Community College. Haywood Early College High School enrolls students in grades 9 through 13. Students who complete the full program earn both a high school diploma and a two year transfer degree.
History
Haywood Early College opened in the fall of 2006 supported by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in collaboration with the North Carolina New Schools Project.
It serves a population of approximately one hundred and fifty students.
Academics
Haywood Early College has achieved considerable academic success. HEC earned an A rating[1] from the state for the 2013-2014 academic year and SchoolDigger ranked HEC 29th out of 503 North Carolina high schools.[2]