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The Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (ECHEM)
The Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (ECHEM), nominated by Urban Assembly, is a high school in New York, New York, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location New York, New York
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 450
Locale Urban
Principal Dr. Rasheed Bility
Demographics
Percentage of students*
10%
English Learners
90%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 36%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 61%
White 2%
2+ Races —
Why The Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (ECHEM) was nominated
ECHEM reimagines learning by blending early college, hands-on skill development, and real-world career pathways that allow students to apply knowledge in authentic, high-impact settings. Their programs in Emergency Medicine, Public Health, and Pre-Nursing immerse students in industry-aligned learning experiences that build confidence, competency, and purpose. Through initiatives like the ambulance simulator, clinical partnerships, and university credit-bearing courses, students engage in learning that is rigorous, relevant, and deeply connected to their future goals.
Student experience design
EChem is designed to create an accelerated, career-connected, early college experience where students move with purpose. As a 9–14 P-TECH school focused on emergency medicine and health sciences, we blend high school, college coursework, and real-world healthcare exposure into one seamless pathway. Students graduate not only with a high school diploma, but with college credits, industry experiences, and a professional identity. Our model centers: Academic rigor with visible thinking and student voice Early access to college-level expectations and support Authentic partnerships with higher education and healthcare institutions Work-based learning that connects classroom learning to real impact A culture that affirms identity, builds confidence, and cultivates leadership We are designed to ensure that first-generation college students and historically underserved youth do not have to wait to see themselves in professional spaces. They experience those spaces while still in high school.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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College Advising & Support |
5+ years
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Early College High School |
5+ years
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Higher Education Partnerships |
5+ years
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Industry-aligned Learning Pathways |
5+ years
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Internships |
5+ years
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All Practices
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Career Readiness
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Micro-credentials And Badging
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Industry Networking
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Students Access Their Own Data
Tutoring
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Better support students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness
Better support students of color
Better support students with disabilities
Improve academic achievement
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.