Apply to Early College High School

Applications for Early College High School are now open for the 2026-27 school year. Early College High School is a non-traditional school option for students within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools. In partnership with Chemeketa Community College, Salem-Keizer offers ECHS to students in grades 9-12. They will enroll in college preparatory high school courses with the option to begin attending Chemeketa classes their junior and/or senior year at the expense of the school district.

ECHS Application Timeline for the 2026-27 school year

• January 5 ‐ February 17: Middle School Counselor Presentations
• February 19 (6-7:30 p.m.): 8th Grade Open House
• March 10: Freshman Application Deadline (Incoming 9th Graders)
  Applications and recommendations received after this date will be considered for the second round.
• TBD Admissions Interviews
• April 17: Freshman Decision Letters Mailed
• April 17: Sophomore Application Deadline (Incoming 10th Graders)
• May 8: Registration Packets Due

If you need assistance filling out forms due to accessibility barriers, please feel free to reach out to call us at 503-399-3247. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access, and we will be glad to assist you.

Application Packet

All students interested in participating in ECHS must complete the following forms:

• ECHS Student/Parent/Guardian Information
• ECHS Student Form
• Teacher Recommendation School
• Counselor Recommendation

Download Application documents

• ECHS Application Form
• Teacher Recommendation Forms
• Counselor Recommendation Forms

Final Candidates

Final candidates will be invited to an interview. Interviews will take place at the student's middle school in late March/early April.