K12-powered California virtual schools prepare students to become independent learners through rigorous and engaging instruction, informed guidance, and individual attention from committed parents and teachers.
K12-Powered Online Public Schools
K12-powered online public schools in California cover both core subjects and electives in order to offer students of all ages an interactive learning experience that prepares them for success inside and outside the classroom.
Students will work closely with experienced, California-credentialed teachers who are passionate about identifying and supporting student needs. Parents are able to connect with teachers quickly and easily via email or by phone.
Online public schools in California powered by K12 provide high school students with college and career counseling to help them advance in their academic career. Some of schools even offer concurrent enrollment programs that allow students to earn college credits on select courses.
With a K12-powered school, your child can receive a quality education.
How do K12-powered online schools in California work?
K12-powered online public schools in California are tuition-free, offer you and your child flexibility.* and combine physical materials and online tools to provide your child with a personalized education.
Curriculum for grades K–5 is mastery based, which encourages students to learn and grow at their own pace. A parent or guardian acts as the Learning Coach, and a significant time commitment is needed, as they are responsible for facilitating the student’s progress through daily lessons.
California-credentialed teachers provide instruction through online classroom sessions and work closely with Learning Coaches to monitor student progress.
As students transition from elementary school to middle and high school, the involvement of the Learning Coach changes. In middle school, the Learning Coach focuses on support and oversight to ensure the student understands the coursework and is motivated to complete it. In high school, the Learning Coach provides support and oversight, but students manage their own time and schedule more independently. High school students follow a structured schedule each day as they work on earning their diploma.
Find a K12-powered online school in California that works for your student.
There are several K12-powered online school options in California:
California Virtual Academies (CAVA) | Grades TK–12
The nine independent California Virtual Academies—K12's longest established California online option—bring learning alive for students with an accredited, personalized program of engaging courses, caring teachers, and a vibrant school community.
50 Moreland Road | Simi Valley, CA 93065
866.339.6787
Insight Schools of California | Grades 9–12
The three Insight Schools of California offer personalized academic, social, and emotional support to help struggling high school students catch up and excel.
50 Moreland Road | Simi Valley, CA 93065
800.670.5391
iQ Academy California—Los Angeles | Grades K–12
iQ Academy of California-Los Angeles helps students become independent, self-motivated learners by giving them a strong foundation and the tools they need to reach their academic potential.
50 Moreland Road | Simi Valley, CA 93065
888.997.4722
The possibilities are endless. Learn more about K12-powered tuition-free online public schools in California.* Please be aware that some schools only serve residents of specific areas. Our School Finder can verify which online schools are available in your location.
Other Schools Providing K12/FuelEd Curriculum
California Prep
Grades TK–12
Provides an education that's rigorous and flexible, with field trips and enrichment activities. The school also offers high school courses approved by the U of C for dual credit.
- A school serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, and Colusa Counties
- A program of Uplift Monterey, serving students in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties
- A program of California STEAM San Bernardino, serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties
- A program of University Prep, serving students in San Diego and Imperial Counties
- A program of California STEAM Santa Barbara, serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A program of California STEAM Sonoma II, serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call 855.268.9108
California Tek
Grades TK–12
A technology-focused online school with a diverse range of course and extra-curricular options.
- A program of California Prep Sutter, serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, and Colusa Counties
- A program of Uplift Monterey, serving students in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties
- A program of California STEAM San Bernardino, serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties
- A program of University Prep, serving students in San Diego and Imperial Counties
- A program of California STEAM Santa Barbara, serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A program of California STEAM Sonoma II, serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 866.339.6797
California Peak Prep
Grades TK–12
Provides instructional funds (up to $800), to be used for supplemental enrichment and academic services from an approved vendor list. Options include music and dance lessons, art instruction, athletic training, drama and theater.
- A Program of California Prep Sutter serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, & Colusa Counties
- A Program of Uplift Monterey serving students in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties
- A Program of California STEAM San Bernardino serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties
- A Program of University Prep serving students in San Diego and Imperial Counties
- A Program of California STEAM Santa Barbara serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A Program of California STEAM Sonoma II serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.777.9592
World Language Academy
Grades TK–12
Students can immerse themselves in a world language, choosing from among six different languages and extracurricular language clubs. A wide variety of electives are also available, including Career Technical Education courses. WLA also awards scholarships to graduates.
- A program of California Prep Sutter, serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, and Colusa Counties
- A program of Uplift Monterey, serving students in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties
- A program of California STEAM San Bernardino, serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties
- A program of University Prep, serving students in San Diego and Imperial Counties
- A program of California STEAM Santa Barbara, serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A program of California STEAM Sonoma II, serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.534.6304
Vanguard Leadership Academy
Grades TK–12
Vanguard Leadership Academy caters to civic-minded students interested in military, public & government service. The student experience is enriched by a diverse range of advanced learner electives, partnership programs, leadership seminars, and virtual and in-person events. We provide stewardship and guidance for students with goals of entering the military, learning more about the U.S., and completing degrees at two or four-year universities and academies.
School Homepage | Enroll Now Call: 855.792.7232
California University Prep
Grades TK–12
Offers dual enrollment options, in both a virtual, and blended formats to some of California colleges and universities.
- A school serving students in Fresno, Mono, Inyo, Tulare, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Madera, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and Orange Counties
- A Program of California Prep Sutter serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, & Colusa Counties A Program of Uplift Monterey serving students in Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo Counties
- A Program of California STEAM San Bernardino serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Kern Counties A Program of California STEAM Santa Barbara serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A Program of California STEAM Sonoma II serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Now Call: 855.777.9619
California Academy of Sports Science
Grades TK–12
The sports science academy enrolls all eligible students and encourages all students with a passion for exercise and sports science, all high school and college/ university bound athletes.
- A school serving students in Fresno, Mono, Inyo, Tulare, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Madera, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and Orange Counties
- A Program of California Prep Sutter serving students in Sutter, Placer, Yuba, Butte, Sacramento, Yolo, & Colusa Counties
- A Program of Uplift Monterey serving students in Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo Counties
- A Program of California STEAM San Bernardino serving students in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Kern Counties
- A Program of California STEAM Santa Barbara serving students in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- A Program of California STEAM Sonoma II serving students in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.792.4179
Uplift California
Grades 9–12 and up to age 24
Uplift California provides a flexible education experience with credit recovery options for older students who wish to return to school and earn a diploma. Career and technical courses in business management, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and agriculture are provided. We enroll all eligible student regardless of past difficulties or circumstances.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.748.4732
Gateway Virtual Academy
Grades 9–12, Curriculum by K12 and FuelEd, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Online Public School.
Available to students who reside in Merced, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Tuolumne counties.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.861.8224
Inspire Charter Schools
Grades K–8, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Online Public School with blended learning opportunities.
Available to students residing in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Kern, and Ventura counties.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 888.215.3040
Sierra Plumas Virtual Academy
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12 and FuelEd, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Sierra County, and Eastern Quarter of Plumas County residents, Online Public School with hybrid learning opportunities.
Available to Sierra County Residents.
School Homepage | Call: 530.993.4454
Compass Charter Schools
Grades K–5, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Online Public School.
Compass Charter Schools (CCS) believes every scholar can be successful and understands and respects the need for scholars to learn at their own pace, using their own learning strengths. Our program is built to foster and develop scholars’ love of learning. CCS is committed to creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and preparing scholars to take responsibility for their future successes.
We are proud of the quality program we provide. As we are a virtual school, many of our procedures take advantage of digital tools. For example, Learning Coach Lounges, scholar clubs, and communication are conducted virtually. For our scholar portfolios, we use an application that can be accessed on a phone, tablet, or computer. These digital tools allow us to enhance our scholars’ learning, as well as the relationships and communication we have with them and each other. While a virtual community is important to us, we also try to build in-person communities with a variety of enrichment events, workshops, and field trips.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 855.937.4227
Culver City Unified
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12 and FuelEd, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Online Public School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 310.842.4220
Etiwanda Alternative Studies Education Program
Grades K–8, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Etiwanda School District, Tuition-free, Online Public School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 909.803.3319
Keith McCarthy Academy
Grades K–8, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Online Public School with hybrid learning opportunities.
Available to students residing in Lake Elsinore School District.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 951.253.7777
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12 and FuelEd, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, District, Online Public School .
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 530.541.2850
Method Schools
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Free, Full-time Only, Select Areas, Public Charter School.
Available to students residing in Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Kern counties.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 866 METHOD 8
Redding School of the Arts
Grades K-8, Curriculum by K12 and FuelEd, Tuition Free, Full-Time, Select Areas: Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, Online Public School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online Call: 530.247.6933
Private Schools
K12 International Academy
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Based, Full- and Part-time Options, Worldwide, Online Private School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online | Call: 877.512.7748
The Keystone School
Grades K–12, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Based, Full- and Part-time Options, Worldwide, Online Private School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online | Call: 800.255.4937
George Washington University Online High School
Grades 9–12, Curriculum by K12, Tuition Based, Full- and Part-time Options, Worldwide, Online Private School.
School Homepage | Enroll Online | Call: 877.382.2015
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