About the Data
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About the School
Northeast Early College is a state accredited Early College, offering all students the opportunity to earn their associate's degree or at least one industry credential or industry certificate while enrolled in high school. NEC has well-established STEAM pathways on campus including criminal justice, engineering, computer science, business, robotics, environmental sustainability...
Northeast Early College is a state accredited Early College, offering all students the opportunity to earn their associate's degree or at least one industry credential or industry certificate while enrolled in high school. NEC has well-established STEAM pathways on campus including criminal justice, engineering, computer science, business, robotics, environmental sustainability and audio production. NEC is also a Career Apprenticeship Hub School. We offer visual arts, world language, credit recovery, physical education courses, intramural sports, varsity athletics and more than 40 clubs on our campus. In addition to our outstanding Early College opportunities for our high school students, we have three center programs that support students that are 18-21 years old in developing their independent living skills as well as their career paths after high school.
Student Demographics
Teacher Demographics
Student Special Populations
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 87.6 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 67.2 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 91.8 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 81.3 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 71.2 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 84.4 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 91.2 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 26.1 % | 26.4 % | +0.3 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 35.3 % | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.5 % | 21.8 % | +0.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 28.8 % | 26.3 % | -2.5 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 22.5 % | 26.7 % | +4.2 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 13 % | 7.2 % | -5.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 29.4 % | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2 % | 4 % | -2.2 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 11.5 % | 4.2 % | -7.3 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 15 % | 16.7 % | +1.7 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 35 | 40 | +5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 41 | +10.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 32 | 32 | +0.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 36.5 | 42 | +5.5 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 33 | 38 | +5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 19.5 | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 41 | +8.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 40 | 32 | -8.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 28 | 40 | +12.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 83.01 % | 79.5 % | -3.5 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Asian | NA | 98 % | NA |
| Black or African American | 83.33 % | 78.3 % | -5.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83.06 % | 80.5 % | -2.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 50 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 75 % | 66.7 % | -8.3 % |
| White | 85.71 % | 80 % | -5.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 82.61 % | 80.2 % | -2.4 % |
Academic Offerings
Special Programs Offered
Student Services & Supports
Special Education
Multi-Lingual Learners
Early Childhood
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 4.2 % | 2.7 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 1.6 % | 1.8 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3 % | 0.9 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 84.3 % |
| Truancy Rate | 11.6 % |