CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH

CARLSBAD
1500 UNIVERSITY DR
CARLSBAD, NM 88220
200 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Carlsbad Early College High (CECHS), located on the campus of New Mexico State University at Carlsbad, is a specialized secondary institution designed to bridge the gap between high school and higher education. By integrating a rigorous high school curriculum with college-level coursework, the school allows students to earn both their high school diploma and a significant number of transferable college credits—or even an associate degree—simultaneously. This model is particularly beneficial for students seeking a head start on their professional or academic futures in a supportive, smaller learning environment.

The school emphasizes a "college-going culture," providing students with the unique opportunity to experience a university atmosphere while still receiving the guidance and structure typical of a high school setting. Because of its partnership with the local community college, students at CECHS gain early exposure to post-secondary expectations, helping to reduce the financial burden of future college tuition while developing the self-discipline and academic habits necessary for long-term success.
200
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    106 (53.0%)
  • White
    79 (39.5%)
  • Asian
    7 (3.5%)
  • Black
    4 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.0%)
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: CARLSBAD
Phone: (575)234-9415
Website: http://cechs.carlsbadschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
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 68
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CARLSBAD HIGH
CARLSBAD
1,685 Students
3000 WEST CHURCH
CARLSBAD, NM 88220 (0.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th