Mayland Early College

Mitchell County Schools
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
113 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Mayland Early College High School (MECHS), located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide students with a unique academic path. Operating in partnership with Mayland Community College, the school offers a dual-enrollment model that allows students to earn both their high school diploma and an associate degree or transferable college credit simultaneously. This approach is intended to provide a seamless transition into higher education or the workforce, reducing the time and financial burden typically associated with post-secondary studies.

The school is characterized by its small-learning-community environment, which emphasizes personalized instruction and a supportive atmosphere. By integrating high school coursework with college-level curriculum, MECHS aims to challenge students academically while fostering independence and responsibility. Because it is embedded within the college campus, students are exposed to a collegiate culture early on, gaining access to specialized resources and a diverse student body that helps prepare them for the demands of university life or professional careers.
113
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (80.5%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mitchell County Schools
Phone: (828)766-2590
Website: http://www.mcsnc.org/o/mechs
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
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 13 7
Grade 9 29
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 22
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mitchell High
Mitchell County Schools
482 Students
416 Ledger School Rd
Bakersville, NC 28705 (6.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th