Alexander Early College

Alexander County Schools
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
172 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Alexander Early College, located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, is a specialized public high school operating within the Alexander County Schools district. Unlike a traditional high school experience, the institution is designed as an Early College program, which functions as a partnership between the local school system and a community college. This model allows students to pursue a rigorous curriculum that integrates high school graduation requirements with the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits or an associate degree simultaneously.

The school is structured to support students who are ready for a collegiate environment, emphasizing academic acceleration, personal responsibility, and career readiness. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, Alexander Early College helps students transition seamlessly into higher education or the workforce. Through its connection to the broader Alexander County school district, the program provides a unique pathway for motivated students to get a head start on their professional futures while completing their secondary education.
172
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
28.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (70.9%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (19.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
  • Black
    3 (1.7%)
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: Alexander County Schools
Phone: (828)632-8221
Website: http://www.alexander.k12.nc.us/aec
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
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 48
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alexander Central High
Alexander County Schools
1,254 Students
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681 (0.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th