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Early College Academy at CHHS

About ECA at Cedar Hill High School

The Early College Academy (ECA) at Cedar Hill High School provides students with a rigorous academic pathway to graduate college and career ready, earning college credit or an associates degree while completing high school. The Class of 2025 achieved an approximate 97% graduation rate, earned more than $10.1 million in scholarships, and celebrated 43 ECA graduates receiving Associate's Degrees. 

Students also thrive in nationally recognized Fine Arts programs. The Red Army Thespians earned $5.3 million in scholarships, and the Red Army Marching Band earned 1st Place at the Show Band Battle of the Bands and a Superior Rating at the UIL Region 5 Marching Competition.

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Early College Academy at Cedar Hill High School provides:

  • Opportunity to earn college credit—and potentially an Associate Degree—while completing high school
  • Rigorous academic coursework aligned to college and career readiness standards
  • Strong student support systems, including advising, tutoring, and progress monitoring\
  • Access to dual credit courses taught in partnership with a college or university
  • Emphasis on time management, study skills, and independent learning
  • Reduced college tuition costs and faster time to degree completion
  • Preparation for a smooth transition to four-year colleges, universities, or the workforce

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TEA Benchmarks

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has developed a designation process for Early College High Schools. The designation process ensures that school districts and colleges operating Early College High School campuses maintain the integrity of the model, which was researched and designed to specifically target and serve students who might not otherwise attend college. The TEA Early College High School Blueprint—which guides the designation process—includes six benchmarks.

Each benchmark includes a set of design elements, activities and products. More information on the ECHS Blueprint can be found on the relevant pages of the TEA website.

As a designated Early College High School, Crockett is working towards implementation of the ECHS Blueprint. More information on the benchmarks can be found via the links below.