Welcome To Colorado Early Colleges

A Different Way To Learn. A Stronger Way To Prepare For The Future.

Colorado Early Colleges offers tuition-free public charter school options for students
in grades 6-12, including campus learning, college partner campus learning, and
online learning across Colorado.

Student-Centered Learning For Colorado Families

Every student learns differently. That is why Colorado Early Colleges offers multiple pathways designed to help students grow, stay engaged, and prepare for college, career, and life after graduation. 

Whether your family is looking for a full-time campus experience, the opportunity to learn on a college partner campus, or the flexibility of online school, CEC gives students more ways to move forward with purpose. Our network serves students across Colorado through middle school, high school, College Direct, and Online Campus options.

Students learning at Colorado Early Colleges campus

Tell Us About Your Student

Complete the form below to learn more about Colorado Early Colleges and explore
the learning option that may be the best fit for your child.

Why Families Choose Colorado Early Colleges

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Tuition-free public charter
school options

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Learning pathways for
grades 6–12

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Full-time campus and online
learning options

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College-focused and career-ready
opportunities

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A future-focused approach
built around student growth

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 Opportunities to earn more
than a high school diploma

Find The Right Learning Path For Your Child


CEC Campus Full-Time Learning | Grades 6–12

Students can attend a CEC campus full-time and build a strong academic foundation in a supportive school
setting designed to prepare them for high school, college, and future career opportunities.

CEC Campus Full-Time Learning | Grades 9–12

High school students can attend a CEC campus full-time while working toward a diploma and exploring
college and career pathways that help them prepare for what comes next.

College Partner Campus Learning | Grades 9–12

CEC also offers a College Direct pathway for eligible high school students who are ready to attend classes on a
college partner campus and work toward a diploma plus college credits, degrees, or industry credentials.

Online Learning | Grades 6–12

CEC Online Campus gives families across metro and rural Colorado a fully online, tuition-free learning option for grades 6–12, with the same support and curriculum available through campus-based pathways.

Homeschool Learning | Grades 6–12

Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) offers homeschool households on-campus and online learning options to supplement and enrich their student curriculum through PART-TIME enrollment opportunities.

Colorado Early Colleges Success

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$28K

The average cost for a resident to earn an associate degree in Colorado

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3,001

Students have graduated with an associate degree or higher

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4,226

Other industry credentials earned by our students

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300K+

Total college credits earned by our students

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$56M+

Saved in tuition, fees, and books for our students and families

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7

 Campuses across the Front Range to better serve your needs +1 Online Campus!

Our Mission

Colorado Early Colleges’ 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 we serve. 

All students, regardless of background or skill level, will have the opportunity to pursue a growth mindset that will allow them to achieve mastery and to demonstrate that they can succeed in school, in college, and in their chosen career.

No Exceptions. No Excuses.
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