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Rowan County Early College

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Rowan County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Salisbury, NC
  • 65 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Rowan County Early College is a highly rated, public school located in Salisbury, NC. It has 235 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 31 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
    Address
    1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S
    Salisbury, NC 28146
    Telephone
    (704) 216-3873
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    67%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1120
    46 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    52 responses
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $38,316
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $761
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $124,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Ice cream social twice a year!
      25%
    • That we have such flexible schedules
      25%
    • Field trips!
      17%
    • Overnight trips during freshman and junior year
      17%
    • All grades interacting
      8%
    • Field Day (Relay for Life)
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    235
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    58%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    29%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    31:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,509
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,664/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
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    Hello,

    I have a different experience than any regular high school student. Yes, I have missed out on a lot of experiences that a regular high school student does but I wouldn't have changed not going to a regular high school. Rowan Co Early College is like a family. We are all so very close and we help everyone out in every way we can. I am so thankful for my experience at Rowan Co Early College because it was amazing 4 years. I remember getting a letter in the mail letting me know that I was accepted. I could not believe I was an Early College Student. Now, I am a senior and I have put in so much work to be able to get a high school diploma as well as an associate degree in arts. It was not easy, I styaed up late most nights so make sure all of my work was done. I am so ready to get both dipolmas in my hand becuase I worked so hard for them!
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    I believe the Early College was created with good intentions in mind but the staffing, lack of funding, and the social isolation of it have made it less than ideal. The teachers genuinely want to see their students succeeded, but the majority of administration lacks care when it comes down to it. The lack of funding is also starting to show. Our high school is setup in trailers which are awful to look at. The interior isn't much better. There is some water damage from over the summer and it isn't spacious enough to fit every grade level in. Finally, the program itself isolates you from kids the same age. We have no teams or clubs that interact with other schools, so the 60 kids that are in your grade are it. After the first year it becomes difficult to relate to other kids your age because you are constantly acting as an adult for your classes and quickly lose your teenage years in doing so. The eventual outcome of the program is great, it's just the environment is less than ideal.
    The campus unfortunately only consists of three trailers which is not the best learning environment for Rowan County's "best students". We have petitioned, made clubs, had board meeting discussions about removing the pods and creating a space that is better suited to teach the students. However, all the adults in charge of these things seem very beat down and un-optimistic about the chance the county and the college could work with each other to allow a space to be built. It seems as though they don't want to push for it. The teachers are great and so are the lessons and skills taught in the trailers.