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What is Early College High School?

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Crockett Early College High School provides the opportunity for students to earn an associate's degree or up to 60 hours of credit toward a bachelor's degree--all while in high school!

Early College High Schools are an innovative way for high school students to earn both a high school diploma and a two-year associate's degree (or up to two years' credit toward a bachelor's degree) in the time it takes to go to high school--saving students both time and money.

Early College High Schools are focused on getting students on a direct college path.
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Program Highlights
  • Educational partnership is between Austin ISD and Austin Community College (ACC).
  • Students can earn tuition-free, college credits that also satisfy high school requirements, up to 60 credits of free college! Students can earn an associate's degree at the same time as a high school diploma.
  • Students must meet college-readiness standards to take college courses. When college-ready, students may begin college courses as early as their freshman year.
  • Students attend college classes during the day at South Austin ACC campus, or on the Crockett campus with ACC professors.
  • Students can access college support services including college advising, career counseling, free tutoring, use of facilities and participate in events for free.
  • There is no cost to the families or students for tuition, textbooks, or associated course fees.

Offered to ECHS Students:

/ No-Cost Tuition
/ No-Cost Textbooks
/ ACC Tutoring, computer access, library services
/ Full Time Support Staff
Students participating in Crockett's ECHS program attend classes at the South Austin ACC Campus
Crockett's Early College High School program is a very unique model due to its proximity to the South Austin ACC Campus. Crockett students simply walk across the street to attend classes, meet with professors, and to access ACC resources.
ACC South Austin Campus (SAC)
1820 W. Stassney Lane
Austin, TX 78745