Itineris Early College High

Itineris Early College High School is a new kind of institution that blends high school and college into a coherent educational program. It is designed so that all students can achieve up to two years of college credit at the same time as they are earning a high school diploma. Early College High Schools share similar characteristics that have shown to improve learning and academic success in students. These characteristics include: Being located on or near college campus; Operating within a mature learning environment; Offering a rigorous curriculum; Pursuing college credit within an accredited college degree-granting program. Currently, there are 270 Early College High Schools nationwide. The Jobs for the Future Early College High School Initiative, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in partnership with the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The Ford Foundation, and The W.K. Kellogg Foundation have funded schools in 28 states. The mission of Itineris Early College High School is to create a learning community that inspires high expectations, supports cognitive challenges, and encourages self-discovery and civic responsibility to maximize individual potential.