Welcome to Colorado Early Colleges (CEC)
Grades 6-12 Public Charter Schools
Student-Centered
Innovation Ready
Future-Focused
Colorado Early Colleges ranks in the top 25 percent of all public schools in Colorado for academic performance. CEC is Colorado’s largest charter school network, serving middle and high school students through in-person campuses, College Direct pathways, online programs, and homeschool options, all with a strong emphasis on college readiness.
CEC Campus Full-Time Learning | Grades 6-12
College Partner Campus Learning | Grades 9-12
Online Learning | Grades 6-12
Colorado Early Colleges Success
The average cost for a resident to earn an associate degree in Colorado
Total college credits earned by our students
Students have graduated with an associate degree or higher
Saved in tuition, fees, and books for our students and families
Other industry credentials earned by our students
Campuses across the Front Range to better serve your needs +1 Online Campus!
News From Our Schools
Career Pathways at
Colorado Early Colleges
At CEC, we recognize that when young people develop valuable skills, form connections, and build a network through career learning in middle and high school, they gain an inside track to success.
Career-focused students have a significantly higher high school graduation rate (90%) than the national average (75%) and also perform better in class because hands-on experiences in career courses make academic subjects more engaging and interesting.
