Steubenville and Youngstown, Ohio- Three Jefferson County school districts have landed in the Ohio School District top rankings for participation in the College Credit Plus (CCP) programs through a partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC).
Steubenville High School and Toronto High School are in the top 1% of school districts in the state of Ohio, landing at #5 and #6, respectively, for their CCP Program through EGCC. Edison Local School District also landed in the top 7% at #41 in the state out of 607 total Ohio School Districts.
The CCP program aims to enhance student career readiness and postsecondary success while providing different pathways for college-ready students, reducing college costs and the time spent to earn and pay for a degree.
Matt Morrison, Edison High School principal and parent of past CCP students, said, “This is the 16th year we’ve had students in College Credit Plus, and we’ve saved parents millions of dollars. As a parent, it has saved my family over $100,000 and both of my kids graduated and are in the workforce a year early.”
Steubenville High School has had over 140 students receive an Associate of Arts from EGCC. SHS students can complete their Associate degree at the high school without leaving the halls.
Steubenville Principal Ted Gorman commented, “This program has allowed our graduates to earn four-year bachelor’s degrees much faster and at a significantly lower cost than 99% of their peers across the state of Ohio. Our position as a trailblazing district in the state and country would not be possible without the amazing work of our students and staff. We are immensely proud of all who contribute to this program.”
Toronto City Schools recently announced its recent ranking at a school district board of education meeting. Eighty-nine Toronto City School students are enrolled in the CCP program, with seven teachers instructing college-level courses.
EGCC Director of CCP Sarah Fletcher credits strong engagement, collaboration, and dialogue for the program’s long-term success. “Our strong partnerships with our High School Administrators and Faculty show what can be achieved when we all work together and put our students first,” said Fletcher.