Badlands Early College High School

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At Badlands ECHS, we are planting seeds of knowledge, and growing leaders for tomorrow.

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What Makes Us Great

Our focus is to provide high school students, especially those underrepresented in higher education, with the opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school diplomas. See what Badlands can do for you!

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July 11, 2024

Book Fair

Exciting News! Our Annual Middle School Book Fair is just around the corner, and it's THE event everyone's been waiting for! Mark your calendars: October 2 - 6 Shop Hours: Before & After School + . . .

July 11, 2024

Band Concert

Attention all parents, students, staff, and community members! You are invited to the Middle School auditorium for a night of music on September 27 at 7pm. The theme will be Seasonal Sensations. Get r. . .

July 11, 2024

Introducing Our Senior Podcast!

After being in the high school environment for almost four years, Central High School seniors have learned what keeps them on track, makes them successful and are excited about what is on the horizon . . .

July 11, 2024

Summer Learning Program

Students who have been identified as needing academic support will be invited to attend the 2024 summer learning program. Staff will refer students based on multiple factors including grades, test sco. . .

"I love my school because the teachers genuinely care about my success, and the diverse range of extracurricular activities allows me to explore my passions."

- Sasha Minium, current student

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"I like having the opportunity to get ahead by earning college credits now, and the smaller classes mean I get more personalized attention from my teachers. Enrolling here made sense and was a great investment into my future"

- Corey Savage, current student

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"I love being challenged academically while earning college credits, all in a supportive and close-knit community. The teachers are very supportive and it's obvious how much they care about student success"

- Mia Belle, current student

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"I love my school because the teachers genuinely care about my success, and the diverse range of extracurricular activities allows me to explore my passions."

- Sasha Minium, current student

Read More Testimonials

"I like having the opportunity to get ahead by earning college credits now, and the smaller classes mean I get more personalized attention from my teachers. Enrolling here made sense and was a great investment into my future"

- Corey Savage, current student

Read More Testimonials

"I love being challenged academically while earning college credits, all in a supportive and close-knit community. The teachers are very supportive and it's obvious how much they care about student success"

- Mia Belle, current student

Read More Testimonials

Our Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to help students earn college credits and prepare for their future careers.

STEM Pathway
Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, this pathway includes advanced coursework and hands-on projects to prepare students for STEM-related fields.
Health Sciences
This program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in healthcare, including courses in biology, anatomy, and health professions.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Students learn the fundamentals of business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship, with opportunities to develop their own business plans and projects.
Liberal Arts
A broad-based curriculum that includes humanities, social sciences, and languages, preparing students for a wide range of college majors and careers.
Information Technology
Focused on computer science, coding, and information systems, this program equips students with the technical skills needed for careers in IT and software development.
Early Childhood Education
Designed for students interested in teaching and education, this program covers child development, educational psychology, and classroom management techniques.

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Introducing Our Senior Podcast!

Summer Learning Program

"I love my school because the teachers genuinely care about my success, and the diverse range of extracurricular activities allows me to explore my passions."

"I like having the opportunity to get ahead by earning college credits now, and the smaller classes mean I get more personalized attention from my teachers. Enrolling here made sense and was a great investment into my future"

"I love being challenged academically while earning college credits, all in a supportive and close-knit community. The teachers are very supportive and it's obvious how much they care about student success"

"I love my school because the teachers genuinely care about my success, and the diverse range of extracurricular activities allows me to explore my passions."

"I like having the opportunity to get ahead by earning college credits now, and the smaller classes mean I get more personalized attention from my teachers. Enrolling here made sense and was a great investment into my future"

"I love being challenged academically while earning college credits, all in a supportive and close-knit community. The teachers are very supportive and it's obvious how much they care about student success"

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