Onslow Early College

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/onslowearlycollegehs

189 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Onslow Early College (OEC), located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is an innovative educational partnership between Onslow County Schools and Coastal Carolina Community College. Designed as a “non-traditional” high school, the program allows students to complete their high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credits. Many students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or significant transferable college credit, providing a substantial head start on their post-secondary education and reducing future tuition costs.

The school is defined by its rigorous academic environment and small learning community, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty. By integrating high school coursework with college-level studies on a community college campus, OEC prepares students for the autonomy and expectations of higher education earlier than their peers in comprehensive high schools. The program is particularly well-suited for students who are looking for a challenging, supportive, and accelerated path toward their future career or university goals.

189

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

29.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Onslow Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	22
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
134 (70.9%)
Hispanic
22 (11.6%)
Two or More
16 (8.5%)
Black
10 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)938-6702
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/onslowearlycollegehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 53

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 41