Online High

Christa McAuliffe Academy has a long history of providing instruction and was established in 1985. It is available to both teens and adults and, importantly, is self-paced. You move at whatever speed is necessary to ensure mastery of the subjects being taught.

Best Online High Schools Link: Christa McAuliffe Academy

Internet link: Christa McAuliffe Academy

Address: 4702A Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98908

Accredited: Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

Snippet from listing: Are you looking for a school that not only celebrates the individual, but also personalizes learning through the use of diagnostic assessments, learning style inventories, and high trained instructors who match the student with the most appropriate curriculum available to fit their individual needs?

Something to consider: Students at Christa McAuliffe Academy get good grades because instruction is based on mastery of concepts. Students are not just pushed along, but must show they understand a concept. This also helps them move quicker in areas where they already possess the required knowledge.

For more information, go to Christa McAuliffe Academy.

I have a new article on free online high schools up over at the very large and very popular eLearners.com. Free Online High Schools: Finding and comparing online HS programs is about the different types of free online high schools as well as how to avoid the fake ones.

I hope that you will take a look.

University of Miami Global Academy is part of the prestigious University of Miami. If your goal is to attend a university and you are concerned about acceptance of an online high school diploma, this is one school to examine. The school has a strong focus on service learning and has adapted a policy that education is more than just learing from books.

Best Online High Schools Link: University of Miami Global Academy

Address: 111 Allen Hall 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables FL 33124

Snippet from listing: Our school embraces diversity and provides our students with a unique academic and school environment. UMGA is student-centered, and fosters a commitment to excellence as we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.

Something to consider: Universities understand universities. Having a high school diploma from an online high school that is housed at a rather significant university will only be seen as positive by college admissions personnel.

University of Miami Global Academy

Today’s focus school is Liberty University Online Academy. Related to Liberty University, the largest Christian evangelical university with the largest Christian online programs in the world. If you are looking for a Christian online high school, this is a particularly good choice because fees paid to LUOA count toward Liberty University (should you elect to attend that college).

Best Online High Schools Link: Liberty University Online Academy

Address: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Snippet from listing: Offered through Liberty University, the world’s largest evangelical university with the world’s largest Christian Distance Learning Program, Liberty University Online Academy is quality, accredited education you can trust.

Something to consider: Money spent on your education at Liberty University Online Academy is applied dollar-for-dollar toward your tuition at Liberty University. The school accepts both full-time and part-time students. It offers a high school graduation ceremony.

I am working fast and furious on the second edition of Complete Guide to Online High Schools: Distance learning options for teens & adults. If you think you have information on your school that I do not have, now is the time to send it to me at info (at) bestonlinehighschools.com. Make sure to fix that email address (xxx@xxx.com) format.

Yes, that’s right. I was looking at statistics for BestOnlineHighSchools.com and that’s where we are at as of today. That is over a period of two-and-a-half years. Importantly, the numbers are accelerating. It has taken us less time to reach each 100,000 target than the previous one. I think it’s safe to say that I like that!

Focus school for today is Orion High School. Located in Midland, Texas, it has students in other states and charges the same amount regardless of where you live. Reasonably priced, it focuses on the whole student without regard to past educational “issues.” If you have had problems in the past (or even if you did not), you might want to talk with the folks at Orion.

Best Online High Schools Link: Orion High School

Address: 4500 W. Illinois, Suite 203, Midland, TX 79703

Snippet from listing: Orion is proud to provide high quality private school education at the lowest per course tuition of any online school (from our internal study). Full-time learners pay an average of 166.00 per course; home schoolers pay 180.00 per course; and non-Orion students (taking courses for transfer back to public or private school) pay 225.00.

Something to consider: While not large, it is run by the founders. The cost is reasonable and so is the quality. Well worth a look.

This week’s focus school is Penn Foster High School. It seemed a reasonable choice to choose the school that had the longest history of serving students in the United States. Take a read!

Best Online High Schools link: Penn Foster High School

Internet link: Penn Foster High School

Address: 925 Oak Street, Scranton Pennsylvania 18515

Accredited: Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools

Snippet from listing: Earning your high school diploma at home with Penn Foster is convenient, affordable, and accredited. Since there is no set class schedule, you study when and where it’s convenient for you. You work at your own pace. There’s no one to rush you or hold you back. And while you’ll work independently, you’re never alone. Expert instructors and support staff – dedicated to helping you complete your coursework ? are just a phone call or an e-mail away.

Something to consider: Penn Foster has been around for over a hundred years (since 1890). You don’t last that long without having a sense of what you are doing and what it takes for students to achieve. The school accepts both teens and adults and, importantly for many of you, the program is self-paced.

Penn Foster High School

Today’s Focus School is Beacon Academy of Nevada. It is part of the iQ Academy chain of schools.

Snippet from listing: Media-rich, standards-based curriculum supported by weekly online instruction from Nevada-certified teachers keeps you on the path to success. Individual support from teachers, academic advisors, and a learning coach mean there is no limit to what you can learn. Clubs, local events, and a members-only online social network help you make friends.

The Focus School for today is Advantages Online Private School.

Snippet from listing: All of our classes begin monthly, are self paced and monitored by one of our licensed teachers. Students study in a relaxed environment at times that suit their busy lifestyles. Our students are able to travel, live abroad, dedicate extra time to pursue their talents while staying on track to receive their high school diploma. Students can also take courses to supplement their current middle or high school program to fast track graduation. In addition, we offer test prep courses SAT, ACT, CaHSEE and Algebra Readiness. Whether full or part time, our academic advisors guide students to a program that is right for them.