Welcome to Empowering Excellence Charter School.
At Empowering Excellence Charter School, we give students a fresh start.
We are a tuition-free public charter school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa serving students ages 14–21 who are in need of a new path to graduation.
Our online learning, flexible scheduling, one-on-one support, and real-world career opportunities help students move at their own pace and build the future they deserve.
Here, every student matters and every student is empowered to succeed.
fully State Board accredited
Education You Can Trust
The State Board has fully accredited Empowering Excellence Charter School as an online school district. EECS uses Edmentum which ensures that the educational content and services provided meet high standards of quality and effectiveness.
What We Believe
The Heart of Empowering Excellence
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Vision: Cultivate Students
We aim to nurture students as they prepare for their post-high school journey by providing them with guidance, educational support, and career-focused initiatives.
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Mission: Activate Excellence
At Empowering Excellence Charter School, we are committed to igniting excellence by offering students a dynamic, individualized, and innovative learning experience that empowers them to reach their academic, professional, and personal aspirations.
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Core Commitments
In EECS, our educational setting emphasizes adaptability, optimism, ownership, and reliability, all within a safe and inviting space.
Creating a Respectful and Inclusive Learning Environment
A stronger community starts with respect, inclusion, and shared purpose.