Online Homeschool in California
Homeschooling Alternatives Available to California Students
You want to give your child the best education possible. That’s our commitment, too. Personalized, tuition-free* online learning with K12 is a powerful option for homeschooling students in California. It’s designed to help nurture your child’s gifts and strengths. As a parent, you’ll be involved every step of the way and have the support and resources of your K12-powered school community.
Learn more about K12-powered schools programs.
How is online public school different from homeschooling in California?
While there are similarities, online public school has several key differences. A K12-powered online public school:
- Is tuition-free*
- Provides support and guidance from a school staff that includes school administrators, counselors, and Tennessee-licensed teachers
- Removes the need for parents to shop for curriculum by using K12’s proven curriculum, developed by education professionals
- Complies with mandatory state assessment requirements
- Follows a traditional school calendar
How it works
For a behind-the-scenes peek at a typical day of online learning at a K12-powered school, visit A Day in the Life. You’ll meet several families who are thriving with K12-powered, tuition-free online public schooling.
Accreditation—Your Assurance of K12’s Academic Excellence
K12 is a Cognia -accredited corporation meeting the highest standards of educational management. Cognia is dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide through accreditation, research, and professional services. Additionally, K12-powered schools are accredited by a wide variety of respected accreditation bodies.
Accreditation provides reciprocity of credits, courses, and grade-level placements between schools and universities around the world and validation of the equivalency of diplomas and certificates to other accredited schools and universities.
Online Homeschool in California
Grades TK-12
Reach your full potential with an innovative, cutting-edge education from fully credentialed teachers.
- Be set up for success with flexible, personalized instruction.
- Jump-start your future with career and college prep and honors and AP® courses.
- Discover your passion with career-focused electives for grades 7–12.
Grades TK-12
Empower your learning with a high-quality, Western Association of Schools and Colleges-accredited online charter school serving Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
- Discover your passion with career-focused electives for grades 6–12.
- Jump-start your future by earning certifications in high-demand career fields.
- Get set up for success with personalized college and career counseling, access to industry experts, job shadowing, and networking.
Grades 9-12
If you've struggled with school, we can help. Achieve success with flexible learning and personalized support designed for the specific needs of at-promise students in grades 9–12.
- Earn your diploma thanks to flexibility and support services.
- Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS)
- Access English language learner support.
Grades 9-12
- K12 has partnered with Gateway Virtual Academy to offer personalized education opportunities.
- This school offers state-certified teachers, parent support, and local community programs.
- Gateway Virtual Academy delivers a model that blends face-to-face and virtual instruction for Le Grand School District residents.
Grades K-8
- Grades K-8 full-time, interactive, online public school with personalized, tuition-free hands-on learning and classes in core subjects
- Passionate, supportive state-certified teachers -parent resources, demos, and assistance to start your child off strong-vibrant community with in-person events and clubs
- Synchronous live instruction with teachers every morning -Afternoons are asynchronous and offer in-person learning opportunities
Grades TK-12
- Personalized learning with a flexible approach; AP, Honors, Credit Recovery courses. WASC, COGNIA Accredited.
- Highly Qualified California Credentialed Teachers; A-G, NCAA, and College Board Approved Curriculum.
- We are a supportive and inclusive school community, offering meetups, clubs, daily live lessons, and events!
Grades Pre-K-8
- Whittier City School District offers state-certified teachers, support for parents, and local community programs.
- Whittier City School District offers some of the most high-tech learning environments in California in order to further engage students in learning and to enhance instruction.
- All students have access to iPads which must be picked up in person from our district office
Grades K-12
Achieve a quality, personalized, private education through our engaging, interactive K12 curriculum and a dedicated, supportive team of teachers and advisors. Tuition-free private school for Arizona students through the Empowerment Scholarship.
- Accelerate your learning with dual enrollment, early college, AP®, and NCAA-approved courses.
- Jump-start your future with career and college prep, including career-focused electives beginning in 6th grade.
- Learn at your pace with year-round start dates enrolling full-time, part-time, and individual courses.
Grades K-10
A Catholic-inspired private school in partnership with Marian University, MU Prep offers high-quality academics and flexible, personalized learning.
- Education rooted in Catholic-inspired faith and framed by Franciscan values.
- Individualized support plans designed around strengths and needs.
- Licensed teachers with online experience and a faith-based perspective.
Grades K-12
Are you an independent learner seeking a highly flexible education? With more than 40 years of experience in self-paced distance learning, reach your potential any time, year-round. Tuition-free private school for Arizona students through the Empowerment Scholarship.
- Accelerate your learning with 170+ self-paced courses with multiple levels, including honors and AP®.
- Earn college credits while still in high school with dual enrollment.
- Assure your future—we awarded 771 high school diplomas in 2022, with 99.4% of students reporting college acceptance.
Grades 8-12
Are you a highly motivated learner? Earn a premier, private college preparatory education online and get the tools to excel at top-tier universities. Affiliated with The George Washington University.
- Jump-start your future with one-to-one college counseling and unique dual enrollment opportunities.
- Prepare for life outside the classroom with our Journeys symposium.
- Unlock your future—100% of graduates are accepted to college, from Harvard to UC Berkeley.
Grades K-11
Reach your full potential with an inclusive, engaging curriculum and the tools and guidance to be a successful global citizen. Tuition-free private school for Arizona students through the Empowerment Scholarship.
- Graduate trilingual with our Early World Language Program.
- Get access to seminar-based instruction with a collaborative, discussion-focused approach
- Graduate with your associate's degree with our dual enrollment program.
You can purchase K12 courses to supplement your homeschool curriculum or help your student catch up, get ahead, or explore an interest. These flexible courses are available with part-time and full-time options and with convenient year-round start dates.
*Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.