Mission Early College High School (California)

Mission Early College High School
Location
3000 Mission College Boulevard[2]

95054

United States
Coordinates37°23′33″N 121°59′01″W / 37.3924°N 121.9835°W / 37.3924; -121.9835
Information
Former nameMission Middle College Program[1]
TypeAlternative public early college high school[1][2]
EstablishedAugust 16, 2017 (2017-08-16)[2]
School district
NCES District ID0635430[4]
NCES School ID063543014067[4]
PrincipalViola Smith[3][5]
Teaching staff7.94 (FTE)[4] (2023–2024)
Grades9–12[4]
Enrollment189[4] (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio23.80[4]
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges[6]
Websitemechs.santaclarausd.org
Last updated: 1 July 2024

Mission Early College High School (MECHS) is a public secondary education and college immersion program in Santa Clara, California, United States that serves students in grades nine through twelve.[1][2] MECHS is a dual enrollment partnership between the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) and the West Valley–Mission Community College District (WVMCCD).[3] It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[6] In 2024, MECHS was one of nine schools to receive the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Schuk, Carolyn (May 4, 2016). "Education Desk: April 27, 2016". The Silicon Valley Voice. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Mission Early College High - School Directory Details". California Department of Education. May 23, 2025. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Andrews, Diane (November 28, 2019). "Opportunity Knocks at Mission Early College High School". The Silicon Valley Voice. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Mission Early College High (063543014067)". National Center for Education Statistics. United States Department of Education. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Towne, Erika (April 2, 2024). "Mission Early College High School Earns State Recognition". The Silicon Valley Voice. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  6. ^ a b ACS WASC Directory of Schools 2022–2023 (PDF). Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2025.