Cooperative Innovative High Schools

Summary

Overview of the Cooperative Innovative High Schools

Cooperative Innovative High Schools

These are small schools that have partnered with A-B Tech. Two of these schools are in the Buncombe County School System, and one is in the Madison County School System.

Early Colleges

In an early college, students can earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree simultaneously. Students start in ninth grade and can complete the program in five years.

Buncombe County Early College, which is located on the main Asheville campus
Madison Early College High School, which is located in Mars Hill

Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation

A-B Tech also partners with Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation, which is a career-focused school. Any rising 9th and 10th grade student who resides in the Buncombe County Schools district may apply.

Registration

If you're interested in registering for one of these schools, call the appropriate number below.

Buncombe County Early College (student must be a rising ninth grader) – (828) 232-4123
Buncombe County Center for Career Innovation – (828) 232-4123
Madison County Early College – 828-649-0319

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Article ID: 76
Created: October 25, 2012
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Online URL: https://info.abtech.edu/article.php?id=76