About Us

Spartanburg County Early College High School (SCECHS) at Spartanburg Community College (SCC) is an innovative partnership between the seven Spartanburg County School Districts and SCC. This program was developed to graduate students with a High School diploma and the first two years of transferable college credit or associate's degree in preparation for high growth and high demand jobs of the 21st century.

A small and personalized learning environment for up to 100 students to join.
Programs that blend both High School and College level courses into a coherent educational program.
Safe and comfortable environment that supports student growth and socialization.

Provides all students with focused guidance and support through the first two years of college.
Introduces a new method of integrating both high school courses and college prerequisites to better serve intellectual development and growth of students.
Allows for students to graduate with both a High School Diploma and Associates of Arts degree.

Each year SCECHS will enroll a maximum of 25 rising ninth-grade students from the 16 middle schools in Spartanburg County
Are at risk of not achieving a high school diploma
Would benefit from accelerated academic instruction
Are the first in their immediate family to attend college
Are part of an historically underrepresented group in postsecondary education
Are part of a low income family
Have special family circumstances

Improve high school graduation rates and better prepare students for family-supporting careers
Make higher education more accessible, affordable and attractive by bridging the divide between high school and college
Provide needed guidance and support from educators through the first two years of college
Facilitate the transition of motivated students to higher education
Demonstrate new ways of integrating levels of schooling to better serve the intellectual and developmental needs of young people.