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Congratulations Class of 2026!

We can't wait to see what you do next! Thank you for being part of our Chandler Early College family.

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Earn College Credits

We're conveniently located on Chandler-Gilbert Community College's campus. Our students can take advantage of concurrent enrollment, allowing students to take college and high school classes at the same time or concurrently. 

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Working Together

Our staff members and faculty are dedicated every day to supporting your students needs and successes while creating a safe environment at CEC.

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Program Structures

At CEC, we break traditional high school molds to provide a flexible, accelerated, and highly personalized learning environment.

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We are CEC!

Chandler Early College is a non-traditional high school program housed on the campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College and operated through the Chandler Unified School District. CEC students benefit from both entities!

Why Choose Chandler Early College

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"Not only are you getting a high school experience, but you’re also getting a college experience early."

Samantha (Student)

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"It gives the kids an opportunity to be able to work at their own pace and to take advantage of college classes."

Greg E. (Parent)

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"Walking into a huge high school felt overwhelming, and my anxiety made it hard to focus on my goals. Switching to CEC changed everything. The smaller campus and quieter classrooms let me actually breathe and be myself. With my personalized graduation plan, I’m already getting ahead on credits without the ‘big school’ stress. I finally feel like a student again, not just a number in a hallway."

Freshman, Class of 2029

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"I needed a school that worked with my life, not the other way around. At CEC, the flexible scheduling allowed me to balance my core classes in person while exploring my interests through the Lift Lab and EVIT. Completing a whole year of credit in 18 weeks gave me the momentum I needed to graduate early and start my career sooner."

Junior, Early Graduate Path

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The best part of CEC is the community. Because the classes are small, my teachers actually know my goals. They helped me build a Personalized Graduation Plan that included college classes at CGCC, giving me a massive head start on my bachelor’s degree without the stress of a massive high school campus. 

Sophomore, Concurrent Enrollment Student

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"Coming to CEC changed everything for me. In just three and a half years, I will not only finish high school, I will walk across the stage with my high school diploma and an Associate Degree from CGCC. The 9-week semesters kept me focused, and the personalized support from my teachers made sure I never felt lost in the fast pace."

Junior, Class of 2027 (December 2026 Graduate)

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About Our School...

Chandler Early College is a non-traditional high school program housed on the campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College and operated through the Chandler Unified School District. This partnership gives CEC students the opportunity to benefit from both entities.

Chandler Early College was designed for students who are motivated and driven to obtain a college education. CEC offers the ability to take high school and college courses at the same time, determine a program of study, and the potential to complete up to the first year of an Associate's Degree while still in high school.

Located on the CGCC campus, students are encouraged to participate in college life, as well as focus on their high school courses in a supportive, individualized environment.

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    Our Goals

    Chandler Unified has set forth the following goals for the District and schools.

    1 Learning Experiences

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    "Unleashing true potential in EVERY student"

    Chandler Unified School District students and staff engage in meaningful, innovative learning experiences using essential skills and strategies that foster continuous growth to develop successful members of local and global communities.

    2 Community Engagement

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    "Student success begins with the US in CUSD"

    CUSD families and community partners engage in the shared responsibility of personalizing experiences that contribute to the students’ personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.

    3 Innovative Organizations

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    "Modernize and maximize to be future‑ready"

    CUSD staff illustrate future focused, adaptable instructional and operational practices that are equitable, efficient, fiscally responsible and data driven to ensure high quality educational experiences.

    4 Culture

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    "Where Everyone Thrives"

    CUSD students, staff, families and community members create inclusive and supportive environments that enhance open collaboration and quality learning.