American students can now choose from dozens of online high schools. The online high school profiles in this directory are all regionally accredited, the most widely-accepted form of accreditation in the United States. Note: this site does not do paid profiles; the online high schools in this section have been chosen by the site editor and reviewed impartially.
At Allied National, students work at their own pace and have up to a year to complete each course. Teachers can be contacted via e-mail, phone or discussion boards. For an extra fee, the school also offers an "enhanced support" option.
Ashworth University High School offers a complete curriculum for grades 9 through 12 as well as individual courses for students who need to pick up a few credits in order to graduate. The school emphasizes online study, but it also offers print-based correspondence courses. Because all courses are self-paced - students can even decide when to take their exams - Ashworth is best suited to independent, motivated students who prefer to set their own schedules.
At this private, not-for-profit virtual K-12 school, a certified teacher guides and supports students through their education. Students generally complete one self-paced course at a time, but they must master each lesson before progressing. Parents or guardians must agree to be active in their child's education.
Each course at CompuHigh has its own teacher, whom students can contact by email for help. Teachers may take up to 48 hours to reply; most have regular 9-to-5 jobs unconnected with CompuHigh. The school suggests that students take two courses at a time and complete at least one lesson a day in each course. Students can take up to a year to finish a course
Stanford University’s Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) offers a rigorous high school curriculum for exceptional students. They provide academically challenging courses, preparation for advanced placement exams, access to some university-level classes, and college application counseling. EPGY Online High School has demanding admissions requirements and a high price tag.
Keystone offers two tracked programs for its degree-seeking students. Those on the college track have access to Advanced Placement courses in 17 subjects, as well as honors courses in such areas as English, American government and chemistry. Students on the career track can study subjects like business writing and computer fundamentals to help them gear up for the job market.
Laurel Springs offers a personalized distance learning program that provides online classes and traditional text based classes all at a distance.Only credentialed teachers with advanced degrees in their subject area are hired.
Orange Lutheran Online is geared toward college-bound high school students who want to pursue spiritual development as part of their education. The school offers a full high school curriculum, and students must study theology in addition to standard high school subjects like English, science and math.
Penn Foster High School is an online school that offers both a full diploma program and individual courses for students in grades nine through 12. Because the emphasis is on basic academics, practical study and vocational development, the school is probably best suited to those students seeking a diploma to improve their job prospects rather than to prepare themselves for college.
Run by Kaplan Virtual Education, UMOHS offers full-time, part-time and summer study for students in grades 8-12. The school specializes in "special talent" students (such as competitive athletes and performers) who need to work around training and travel schedules, but it's open to anyone who prefers a more flexible high school alternative.
MU High School's program balances independence with structure: Courses are self-paced but must be completed within nine months. In addition to standard core classes, students can explore photography, anthropology and dozens of other subjects. The school also caters to advanced and academically curious students by offering "gifted" courses, AP courses and access to some university courses.
The University of Oklahoma High School (UOHS) is a distance learning diploma program offering both internet courses and paper correspondence courses. UOHS students have access to over one hundred classes including electives such as journalism, aviation science, and Latin. They may also choose from over 60 University of Oklahoma college courses as dual-enrollment students.
