Southwest Early College
Charter High School
3001 S. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236

Office/Attendance:
303-935-5473

FAX: 303-935-5591

What is an Early College High School?

Early college high schools combine the last two years of high school and the first two years of college into a seamless experience that eases students into college as they are ready.  Students graduate with both a high school diploma and up to sixty transferable credits--the equivalent of two years of study or an associate's degree.  Across the nation, early college high schools are not only closing the graduation gap, but are also placing students into college with high degrees of success.  Nearly ninety percent of early college high school students earn passing grades in college level coursework and overall hold higher grade point averages than their older college peers.

Student Support

One reason why early college high school students are so successful is due to the high degree of personalized support they receive in both high school and college study.  Throughout the four years, students at SEC at Westminster will have the advantage of weekly advisory meetings, tutoring, career and personal counseling, and other academic success support as needed.

SEC Students are Successful

      In 2006-07, SEC students earned a cumulative college GPA of 2.5, with a 87.5% college course pass rate.

      In 2007-08, 200 SEC students are taking between 1 and 4 college courses. 

Being a Southwest Early College Student means:

• Being at a school of choice
• Being committed to pursuing a college education
• Taking college courses at Community College of Denver
• Maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the college atmosphere
• Eliminating all electronics (cell phones, music and videogame devices) from classes
• Spending 5-6 hours per week on homework
• Meeting weekly with your advisor to review your grades, progress, and academic plan
• Having the opportunity to earn an Associates of Arts, Science or General Studies degree for free!

1. a high school experience that gives me access to as much as 60 credit hours of college courses.
2. the assessments necessary to ensure successful academic progress.
3. guidance and advisory assistance that will include scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education endeavors.
4. the opportunity to succeed regardless of background, experience, ethnicity or sex.
5. an Individualized Educational Plan to ensure my academic success.
6. a faculty advisor to meet with me weekly to track my academic progress.
7. instruction to adequately prepare me to pursue post-graduation instruction and life experiences.
8. the opportunity to gain both a high school diploma and an associate's degree.