Colorado Early Colleges

Colorado Early Colleges offers middle school programs for grades 6-8, high school programs for grades 9-12, a homeschool program for grades K-12, online learning for grades 6-12, College Direct, and career pathways. The high school programs include earning a high school diploma alongside associate degrees, industry credentials, 60+ college credits, or bachelor’s degrees through accredited college partners. The homeschool program includes part-time enrollment with core, lab, and elective courses.

Programs

• High School Programs — Grades 9-12 · Students earn a high school diploma alongside associate degrees, industry credentials, 60+ college credits, or even bachelor’s degrees through accredited college partners.
• Middle School Programs — Grades 6-8 · Full-time middle school enrollment with an elevated curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school, college, and their future careers.
• Homeschool Program — Grades K-12 · Part-time enrollment for homeschool students to supplement their homeschool curriculum with core, lab, and elective courses.
• College Direct
• Online Learning — Grades 6-12 · Online option offered for grades 6-12.
• Career Pathways — Career-focused learning in middle and high school.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old

About the provider

Colorado Early Colleges says its first Colorado Springs high school campus opened in 2007. Its mission is to prepare a diverse population of students for life by developing their mind, body and character through rigorous academic studies and character development activities in cooperation with the community it serves. It says it is the largest and most successful network of public charter schools in Colorado, and that it ranks in the top 25 percent of all public schools in the state for academic performance.

Public charter school network; authorized by the Charter School Institute; does not use artificial intelligence (AI) systems for admissions screening, tuition or financial aid allocation, student evaluation, or enrollment decisions.

What families say

“My daughter was struggling at her school with serious mental health issues stemming from a sense of not belonging, and horrible bullying. Her grades and overall health were suffering. Then we found CEC. She is now thriving and will be graduating soon with her Associates Degree, which she will transfer to a Colorado University.” — Michelle Angle, CEC Online Campus Parent

“This has allowed my daughter to go above and beyond what she was being offered at her private school, with the ability to work at her own pace.” — Rachel Perman, CECOLC Parent

Last updated November 6, 2026.