Henderson County Early College

300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/hcec/

197 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Henderson County Early College (HCEC), located in the Dr. Molly Parkhill Building in Flat Rock, North Carolina, is a specialized high school designed to provide a rigorous, supportive, and accelerated academic experience. Operating in partnership with Blue Ridge Community College, the school allows students to pursue a unique educational path where they can earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. This structure is intended to foster a collegiate environment that encourages students to take ownership of their learning while preparing them for the transition to four-year universities or the workforce.

The school emphasizes a small, personalized learning community, which allows for stronger relationships between students and faculty. By blending high school requirements with college-level coursework, HCEC aims to reduce the time and cost typically associated with post-secondary education. The program is particularly well-suited for students who are ready for an unconventional high school experience, are highly motivated, and thrive in an environment that prioritizes academic independence and community engagement.

197

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

31.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson County Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	65
Asian	8
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
113 (57.4%)
Hispanic
65 (33.0%)
Two or More
10 (5.1%)
Asian
8 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)697-4561
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/hcec/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 13 23

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 44