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🎓 Attention Current 8th and 9th Graders — Your College Journey Starts Now!
Legacy Early College High School is now accepting applications, and this is your chance to get a head start on your future. At Legacy, students can earn up to 60+ hours of college credit or even complete a General Studies or Business Associate Degree, all while still in high school.
And the best part? It’s all FREE. Free tuition, free books, and a world of opportunities at no cost to your family.
If you're ready to challenge yourself, save money, and graduate with a major advantage,
Legacy Early College High School is the place for you.
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We offer supportive initiatives that promote learning and relationships:
- Student-led clubs and organizations
- 9-12th grade college readiness classes
- Senior service learning
- Peer mentoring program
- Community service projects
- Academic advising
- Resortative practices
- Social-emmotional health supports
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Here are just a few of the benefits of attending Legacy ECHS:
- Earn a tution-free Associate of Arts degree (60+ college hours) while simultaneously earning a high school diploma through our dual-enrollment pathway.
- Systems of support for college classes, ensuring student success
- Small, personalized learning environments with up to 50 students per grade level
- Legacy ECHS is logated onsite with Temple College
- Taylor ISD is an open enrollment district – students from surrounding districts are welcome to apply
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- Positive participation in class and school activities
- Ownership of learning, behavior, and successes
- Advocate for themselves
- Commitment of service to others
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Applications for rising 9th and 10th grade students
- Applications open online: Dec. 1
- Priority Application Deadlin: Feb. 28
- Applicant Meet & Greet: March 25
- Acceptance Decisions: April 5
- Summer Bridge for incoming 9th graders: Aug. 2026
*Rising 11th graders may still be considered! Reach out for more info.
NOTE: Applications for the current school year are STILL OPEN. Spring semester enrollment is an option to consider for current 9th and 10th graders.