ECA Recognitions
ECA is a Certified Magnet School of America!
Early College Academy has added a new award to the recent National Blue Ribbon Award won in 2019 – ECA is now a 2023 Certified National Magnet High School! Only 18 magnet high schools in the entire United States earned the distinction of becoming a Magnet Schools of America HS Demonstration School. They earned the distinction from Magnet Schools of America, the national association of magnet and theme-based schools.
The certification process is designed to recognize the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation and help them as they continue to grow and provide high-quality, innovative curricula and instructional programs that promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. As a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School, ECA demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action that they have established the Standards of Excellence in their schools and fulfilled a commitment to community stakeholders.
ECA / CEC is a Blue Ribbon School!
Career Enrichment Center & Early College Academy Magnet High School in Albuquerque Public Schools District has been designated an Exemplary High Performing Schools National Blue Ribbon School for 2019 by the U.S. Secretary of Education!
Our school is:
- one of 362 schools in the nation to be recognized in 2019.
- one of three schools from New Mexico to be recognized in 2019.
- only the third high school in NM since 1982 to receive this honor.
Revised Jan. 10, 2025