Here you will find many kinds of online Internet private schools. Some are full virtual schools. Others are Internet divisions of brick-and-mortar private schools. Some offer only accredited high school programs, others have junior high and high school programs, and some offer a full 1st -12th grade education.
Many are state-accredited schools that offer fully structured academic programs leading to a high school diploma. Others have a less structured curriculum or offer courses or tutoring on various subjects. You will also find university-affiliated 1st – 12th grade and high-school programs, and Christian-based 1st -12th grade schools.
Also, many of these schools will offer online assessment of your children’s current academic skill levels in reading and math. Research these sites to find Internet schools that best suit your children’s age and interests and the tuition costs you can comfortably afford. To find additional Internet sites, use search phrases like “online high-school,” “online K-12 school,” ‘internet schools,” “virtual schools,” and “university high-school programs.”
High-School programs
1. Compuhigh
2. Dennison Online Internet School
3. Keystone National High School
5. James Madison Online High School
10. EdAnywhere
11. North Atlantic Regional Schools
12. Phoenix Academy
14. Indiana University High School program :
15. University of Nebraska-Lincoln High School program
16. University of Texas at Austin High School program
University Accredited High-School Programs
Many state colleges and universities offer accredited high school programs. These are of particular interest to those students who plan to also attend one of these colleges after homeschooling.
Accredited classes through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Four-year curriculum-based program, with diploma on graduation.
Indiana University High School Course & Diploma Programs
Fully accredited program, that offers more than 100 distance education courses.
Oregon State offers high-school academic programs, providing an entry to higher education. It also has youth camps that offer physical sports and mental well-being.
Portland State University Independent Study
Offers fully accredited high school and undergraduate college-level courses via correspondence and online.
Texas TEch offers Elementary through High School accredited courses. You can enroll at any time.
University of California Extension
Offers accredited high school classes such as English and math, US History, civics, physics, and health. Classes meet UC entrance requirements.
This university has guided and accredited Correspondence Study courses that are equivalent to their on-campus course work.
University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study
Offers a fully accredited four-year high school diploma. They also offer Elementary/Middle School courses grades 3-8 in Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts.
University of Wisconsin Independent Learning
Offers a variety of credited high school courses, some online. View the course descriptions of all of our High School courses on their website.
University of Texas, Austin, High School Diploma Program
This is a fully accredited high-school diploma program run by the Texas Education Agency and provides quality curriculum, with over 45 excellent courses.
Grades K-12
17. The University of Oklahoma Independent Learning High School
18. North Texas Academy (grades 4 – 12)
19. The Odyssey Academy (grades K – 6)
20. Willoway 3D Learn (grades 5 – 12)
21. Advanced Academics (grades 7 -12, works with your local public-school district who may pay for tuition at Advanced Academics)
22. North Dakota University Division of Independent Study (grades 1 -12)
23. Texas Tech University Extended Studies (grades K – 12)
24. University of Missouri-Columbia Independent Study Program (grades 1- 12)
25. Stanford University Education Program For Gifted Youth (grades 1- 12)
26. University of Arizona Academic Outreach (grades 1 -12)
27. Allendale Academy (grades K-12)
28. Clonlara School (grades K -12)
29. K12 (grades K-12, nationwide Internet charter schools, and homeschool program)
30. The Trent Schools (grades 1-12)
31. Oak Meadow (grades K – 12, plus curriculum material for homeschooling parents)
32. Bradford Grove school (grades 1-12)
33. Active Learning Academy (grades 1 -12)
34. The Sycamore Tree (grades K-12 homeschool program)
35. Homeschool.com (grades 1 –
36. Home Study International (grades K – 12)
37. Alpha Omega Academy (grades 3 -12)
38. Laurel Springs School (grades – B12)
39. Eldorado Academy (grades K-12)
40. Sycamore Academy (grades 3 -12)
41. Christa McAuliffe Academy (grades K-12)
42. Bridgeway Homeschool Academy (grades K-12)
43. USA International Online School (grades K – 12)
44. Internet Home School (grades 1-12)
45. Internet Academy (grades K-12)
46. Waterford Academy (grades K–12 homeschool program)
47. Royal Academy (grades K-12)
Online Programs for Gifted Children
Do you have gifted and talented children? These special programs are geared toward gifted and talented kids. The courses usually ask for qualifying IQ test results or other testing. These programs are fast-paced, and great for children who are highly motivated.
Accelerated Christian Education
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University
Stanford’s online high school will offer two types of classes.
HP Telementor Program
This is a program from Hewlett-Packard that works with 5th – 12th grade students and college students from public, private and home school environments. The courses help students excel in math, science and career planning. No tuition charge, but you must apply to be accepted.Irish Centre For Talented Youth
Program run through John Hopkins University in Dublin.Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
For academically talented students in grades 2-8. Fast-paced academic programs (both on-campus and internet-learning formats).Trent Academy
Trent is an internet-based classroom. It has special programs for homeschool families with gifted and talented children. It is affiliated with HSLDA.
Christian-affiliated schools, usually grades K-12
48. Country Christian School (grades 1–12)
49. Aaron Academy (grades 1–12)
50. Agape Christian Academy (grades 1- 12)
51. Alpha-Omega Academy (grades K –12)
53. Crossroads Christian Schools (grades K-12)
54. Deseret Academy (grades K-12)
54. Eagle Christian School (grades 7 -12)
56. Home Study International (grades K-12)
57. Lincoln Christian Academy (grades 1-12)
58. Northstar Academy (greades 7-12)
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