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The Types of Online High Schools.
Online Charter Schools.
Public Online High Schools.
Private Online High Schools.
Private Online High School Profiles.
University-Affiliated Online High Schools.
A " M U S T " to consider:School Accreditation.

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Public Online High Schools.

How Public Online High Schools Work:

Many states offer public online high schools to interested minors. Public online high schools are free to residents and are usually accredited by the proper regional board. The programs vary between locations. Unlike online charter schools (which are also considered public schools), state-wide online programs tend to have greater stability and government support. Public Online High School Accreditation: Public online high schools are generally overseen by their state’s department of education and tend to be regionally accredited. Before

enrolling in a program, be sure to verify its accreditation. Some newer programs may not have received accreditation reviews.

Public Online High School Costs:

Public online high schools are funded by the government and charge no tuition. Some of these virtual programs will even pay for a student’s curriculum, computer, and internet fees.

Public Online High School Pros: Students attending public online high schools are often able to earn a regionally accredited diploma at no cost. Their parents don’t need to worry about paying for expensive private virtual programs which can cost upwards of $1,500 a year. State-wide online public schools are generally working with the state’s education department. Unlike online charter schools, they are generally not viewed as a threat by local districts. They tend to be more stable and receive less public scrutiny. Public Online High School Cons: Most public online high schools adhere to a strict

curriculum and schedule. They are less flexible than the majority of online charter schools and private programs. Students attending public online high schools may not have access to many of the extracurricular activities and curriculum choices available through other alternatives.

Public Online High School Profiles:

You can find information about programs in your area in the state-by-state list of public online high schools.