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Fast-Track Your College Plans

Early College High School, a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, offers students a rigorous and challenging academic environment.

We give students the opportunity to earn dual-enrollment credits while still in high school, reducing the time it takes to earn a certificate or associate’s degree in one of seven different industries.

Our unique school, all cost-free, also helps students learn how to be motivated learners and develop their self-starter skills, which are essential to success in higher education and beyond.

Students take all of their classes on the campus of Nashville State Community College, where we offer small class sizes and a low teacher-student ratio.

This enhanced academic and social environment gives students invaluable access to college facilities and services, such as learning resource centers, science and computer labs, a student center, and tutoring.

Families and community partners have a vital role in fostering student success. That’s why we create meaningful and effective collaboration with families and community partners. We also help encourage and empower our families and the diverse communities we serve.

Students will graduate ready to enter the competitive workforce with relevant skills and knowledge.

Who Can Apply?

Eighth-grade students with qualifying test scores and a GPA of 80 or greater are eligible to apply. Learn more about academic requirements here. After graduation, the degree earned through the Early College High School Program will transfer to seven public and six private institutions in Tennessee.

In addition, the majority of earned credits will transfer to many colleges across the state and outside of Tennessee. College and career should not just be your dream. Make it your reality.

Read the Early College High School Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.