Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jerseys first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade, enabling them to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery thats significant to them in the market place and the world beyond. AECP wants to make it possible for students in Trenton to earn, at no or low cost: *A High school diploma *Up to 60 transferable college credits *An associates degree *Workplace learning, credentials and internships This alternative to a traditional middle and high school is founded on the belief that many underserved minority students are not prepared early enough for college and competitive STEM studies. They tend to lack the emotional and financial resources to apply to, enroll in, and complete degrees of study that will be professionally and financially rewar...