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What is Beaverton Early College High School?
Beaverton Early College High School is an options program available to students in the Beaverton School District and partner districts. It is an opportunity for students to blend high school and college in a coherent, personalized, and rigorous education program at Portland Community College. Students may apply in the Spring of their 10th grade year (to start during Fall Term) or, space permitting, in the Fall of their 11th grade year (to start during Winter Term).
Designed as an option for the last two years of high school, students attend PCC full-time for up to six terms with tuition paid by the Beaverton School District. It is possible for a student to earn a high school diploma as well as an associate degree or up to two years of transferable college credit in their career pathway while attending ECHS.
Is it right for me?
- Yes, if you will be a junior and at least 16 years old when classes begin.
- Yes, if you live in the Beaverton School District or partner district.
- Yes, if you have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Yes, if you have completed at least 12 high school credits at the end of 10th grade (or 14 if applying for Winter Term), or 12 or 14 transferable credits if applying from a private or home-schooled environment.
- Yes, if you are the first person in your family to go to college.
- Yes, if you are interested in a career area that is not offered at your high school.
- Yes, if you are willing to leave your high school and attend PCC full-time.
- Yes, if you find you are not a good fit socially or educationally at your traditional high school and are willing to commit to two years in the program.
- Yes, if you are concerned that college may not be an option for you otherwise and you are willing to take the required career development coursework.
- Yes, if you are mature and ready to take on new challenges.
What’s next?
Want to learn more about the program? Visit the Beaverton Early College site for detailed information regarding admission and timelines. If you’re not currently attending high school or homeschool, or have unique circumstances, contact the ECHS Office at 971-722-7473 to determine eligibility.