School's Profile

Bertie Early College High School
A Title I School

                                                                                                            In Partnership with Martin Community College (MCC)

 

                                                 Antonio Hoggard                                     Elizabeth Huff                                              Wanda Demspey-Jacobs
                                                     Principal                                                 Counselor                                                Administrative Assistant

 

2025-26 Bertie Early College High School
CEEB Code: 344394
Main Office: (252) 794-2150
Counseling Office: (252) 794-2150
Website: www.bertie.k12.nc.us
Principal: Antonio Hoggard
School Counselor: Elizabeth Huff

 

Community
Encompassing 699 square miles, Bertie County is one of the largest counties in land mass (16 th ),
but one of the smallest in population (85 th ) in North Carolina. Within the county, there are
three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Bertie County’s rural
location and small industrial base provide the ideal place for the Bertie Early College High
School to implement an innovative educational program that students would not normally
receive. Recently chosen as one of the best high schools by US News and World Report, BECHS
is a competitive destination of learning for accepted students in Bertie County.

School
Bertie Early College High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school which partners
with Martin Community College to provide dual enrollment for its students. All students have
the ability to earn two degrees – a high school diploma and an associates degree. This is
definitely a win for parents and students. BECHS was established in 2008 and graduated its first
senior class in 2012. Bertie Early College High School is accredited by Cognia.

Curriculum
Bertie Early College High School operates its classes on a block schedule (4/4). Students usually
take eight classes a year, four per semester. Beginning in the ninth grade, students begin taking
college courses along with their regular public school course requirements. Martin Community
College provides the dual enrollment classes which are taught online or on campus. AP courses
are not offered at BECHS. Students may enroll in vocational classes taught at Bertie High
School.

Grading and Ranking
A 90-100 4.0
B 80-89 3.0
C 70-79 2.0
D 60-69 1.0
F <59 0.0

Honors courses receive an additional 0.5 quality point. AP courses, community college courses,
and college courses receive an additional 1.0 quality point. Students at BECHS receive an
unweighted and weighted GPA. Class rank is determined by using the weighted GPA. All
subjects are included in the GPA. A minimum of 25 credits is required for graduation.
Standardized Test Results
100% of the Class of 2026 took the ACT
The average composite score on the 2025 ACT was 20
Post High School Placement
80% matriculated to 4-year colleges or universities
10% matriculated to 2-year institutions
10% selected work, military service, or technical instruction

Colleges Attended by Recent Bertie Early College High School Graduates
 Appalachian State University
 Chowan University
 East Carolina University
 Elizabeth City State University
 North Carolina A & T University
 North Carolina Central University
 North Carolina State University
 UNC – Chapel Hill
 UNC – Charlotte
 UNC – Greensboro
 UNC – Pembroke
 Western Carolina University
 Winston Salem State University

Honors and Distinctions
Chosen as one of the best high schools in the United States by US News and World Report
Contact Information
Elizabeth Huff
School Counselor
ehuff@bertie.K12.nc.us
(252) 794-2150