Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/elizabeth-city-pasquotank-early-college

115 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College (ECPEC) is a specialized educational institution located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, designed to provide students with a unique academic path that blends high school and college curricula. Operating under the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district, the school focuses on a "cooperative innovative high school" model. This approach allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously working toward transferable college credits or an associate degree, typically in partnership with the local community college.

By fostering a smaller, more personalized learning environment, ECPEC aims to support students who are ready for the rigor of higher education at an accelerated pace. The school emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and career preparation, offering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between traditional secondary education and the collegiate experience. It is an ideal choice for motivated students looking to get a head start on their post-secondary education while remaining in a structured, mentor-rich high school setting.

115

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	12
Black	28
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
63 (54.8%)
Black
28 (24.3%)
Hispanic
12 (10.4%)
Two or More
8 (7.0%)
Asian
4 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Phone:	(252)335-0821
Website:	http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/elizabeth-city-pasquotank-early-college
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 23