Tri-county Early College High School
Tel:
(828)835-4318
- Tri-county Early College High School serves 146 students in grades 9-13.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Tri-county Early College High School's student population of 146 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-13 |
| Total Students | 146 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tri-county Early College High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tri-county Early College High School is 0.20, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #327 out of 2,538 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 26% |
| White | 89% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tri-county Early College High School is The Oaks Academy (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Oaks Academy (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Oaks Academy (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murphy The Oaks Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
3.5 miles
4533 Martins Creek Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-6775 3.5 6-12 60 - Murphy Martins Creek Elementary/mid Grades: PK-8 | 223 students
4.4 miles
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-2831 4.4 PK-8 223 - Murphy Murphy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
4.9 miles
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-2424 4.9 PK-5 469 - Murphy Ranger Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 289 students
5.4 miles
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)644-5111 5.4 PK-8 289 - Murphy The Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 202 students
5.6 miles
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)835-7240 5.6 K-8 202
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