General FAQs

K12 Private Academy combines the flexibility of an online platform with the strong curriculum of a private school. This creates a learning environment that’s equitable and accessible to students from around the globe, at any age. To attend our online school, a student only needs access to the internet.

Students enrolled at K12 Private Academy can access the online learning system at any time, any day of the week. Immediate access to lessons helps.

Absolutely! K12 Private Academy is accredited, approved, and licensed by the following organizations:

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
• Cognia^TM
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

We believe that students have the right to a quality education that is recognized by institutions and organizations once they leave school. Our accredited online private school can provide exactly that type of high-caliber education. As an accredited school, K12 Private Academy offers courses and a U.S. high school diploma that is accepted by schools, colleges, universities, and employers.

K12 Private Academy is recognized by the NCAA, meaning that courses taken with us can count toward the academic requirements needed to go on to be a college athlete.

The most basic academic requirements include graduating from high school, completing 16 NCAA-approved courses, earning a minimum GPA (which depends on which Division you’d like to play in), and earning an SAT or ACT score that matches the GPA you achieve in your core courses. K12 Private Academy offers a number of courses that can count toward the necessary 16 NCAA-approved courses in order to be eligible. For more information and a listing of eligible K12 Private Academy courses, please visit the NCAA accredited online high school eligibility site and use CEEB code 471067.

Further requirements for Division I, Division II, and Division III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.

K12 Private Academy uses the K12 online learning platform, tailoring their high-quality curriculum and extensive resources to meet our students’ unique needs no matter where they may live.

K12 has been delivering online education for more than 25 years and is used in more than one hundred online schools across the USA. We’re proud to be one of them!

K12 PA offers full-time enrollment for students in grades Pre K–12. Some of our students enroll in pre-K and spend their whole school career with us, while others may need to enroll for a semester or two to catch up on credits. We also offer supplemental and additional education through summer school or individual course enrollment.

We love seeing our students grow and discover their strengths!

Each grade in private online school includes core and elective subjects to choose from. These classes are shaped in a way that provides a comprehensive overview of valuable lessons that help prepare students for the years ahead.

Appropriate to each age group, these lessons challenge students to examine topics in depth to discover and perfect critical thinking skills. Each class is designed to promote the sharing of ideas and encourages collaboration with peers.

Visit our online pre-k, kindergarten, elementary, middle school, and high school academic pages for more details.

K12 Private Academy has worked hard to offer private school prices that respect the commitment and investment families make when they choose to enroll their children in private school. Click here to find answers to your questions about the cost of online private school at K12 Private Academy, including private elementary school tuition, private high school tuition, and more.

You can also use that link to see which state vouchers are accepted as well as information on scholarship opportunities, payment plans, and discounted tuition.

Yes, K12 Private Academy provides textbooks and instructional materials for students. These books and materials vary based on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in. For instance, our high school students receive fewer books and materials than elementary and middle school students.

Our program is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing students and Learning Coaches to choose a start date that works best for their individual needs. We offer multiple enrollment start dates throughout the school year, giving families more options to begin their learning journey.

Flexibility continues throughout the year as well. Our Pre-K and Elementary programs are paced based on lesson completion, allowing families to progress at a comfortable pace. Middle and High School students have additional flexibility within each semester, with established midpoint and end-of-term deadlines to help them stay on track while managing their own schedules.

At K12 Private Academy, we believe in the power of family involvement. As a parent, you are an essential part of your child’s learning experience—whether you take on the role of Learning Coach yourself or designate a trusted adult to support your child day to day. The Learning Coach helps keep students on track, encourages them to engage in lessons, and partners with teachers to support academic progress. Even if you’re not the one logging in every day, your involvement and support are key to your child’s success.

Your involvement as a parent or Learning Coach will vary by grade level, your child’s needs, and your family’s schedule. As your child becomes more comfortable with online learning, they’ll develop greater independence, giving you more flexibility. On average:

• Pre-K to Grade 2: Approximately 4 to 5 hours per day of school time, with 30–40% of learning completed online. You’ll spend about 1 to 2 hours actively supporting lessons and guiding activities, with the rest being more supervisory.
• Grades 3–5: Approximately 5 to 7 hours per day of school time, with 50–60% of learning online. Your involvement will be more hands-off as students work more independently, but you’ll still check in for progress and occasional help.
• Grades 6–7: Parents typically spend about 1 to 2 hours daily checking in, helping with organization, or offering occasional homework support.
• Grade 8: Students are mostly independent. Parents may check in for progress reviews or support on specific assignments.
• Grades 9–12: Students are largely self-directed. The Learning Coach—whether a parent, guardian, or another trusted adult—plays a background role: checking in on progress, helping with time management, and offering encouragement when needed. K12 PA supports students directly through teacher interactions, academic advisors, and college/career prep tools.

K12 Private Academy welcomes students with a wide range of learning needs and offers flexible options to help each student find success. As a private school, we do not provide IEPs or special education services as you might find through the public school system; however, we recognize that students learn differently and may benefit from additional support, structure, and individualized attention.

For students in grades 6–9, our SHINE Specialized Pathway provides a more personalized learning experience designed to support diverse learning styles and student needs. Students do not need a formal diagnosis or testing to enroll. Each student receives an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) developed through parent input, available documentation, and school observations. Students are supported by a Student Success Team that includes a counselor, academic coach, and teachers who work together to provide academic guidance, social-emotional support, and ongoing progress monitoring. With a focused course selection, flexible pacing options, smaller learning environments, and individualized support, SHINE helps students build confidence and achieve success in a way that meets their unique needs.

The beauty of our pre-k and elementary program is that it is flexible enough to meet children where they are in any given subject and take them where they want to go. For grades 6–12, grade placement assessments are completed as part of the enrollment process, allowing us to place your student at the appropriate level of curriculum. So, for example, if your sixth grader is doing math on an eighth-grade level and reading on a sixth-grade level, we can tailor lesson plans to meet your student’s abilities.

High school students have the opportunity to take more advanced courses, including honors classes and dual enrollment for college credit.

K12 Private Academy is a safe and inclusive community—and we know how to have fun! Students at K12 PA participate in live class sessions, group discussions, and collaborative projects that help build relationships and communication skills. Our virtual campus brings together students from all over the world to hang out with their classmates, participate in optional student-led activities and clubs, and access learning resources in a safe, welcoming environment.

Students are invited to participate in optional student-life clubs, virtual field trips, e-sports, and more! To learn more about K12’s socialization opportunities, click here.

K12 Private Academy is an accredited school, offering high school graduates a U.S. diploma that is recognized by colleges, universities, and employers around the world.

K12 Private Academy is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all students. Because our learning environment is online, students are able to learn outside of many of the social pressures and physical challenges that can occur in a traditional school setting; however, we recognize that respectful interactions and student safety remain a priority.

Bullying, harassment, intimidation, and inappropriate behavior are not tolerated at K12 Private Academy. Our Student Code of Conduct outlines expectations for respectful communication and interactions among students, families, teachers, and staff. This includes addressing behaviors such as threats, repeated unwanted communication, social exclusion, intimidation, cyberbullying, and other actions that disrupt a positive learning environment. Students and families are encouraged to report concerns to their teacher, counselor, or school administration so the school can investigate and take appropriate steps to address the situation.

K12 Private Academy maintains student records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and school policies. Student records, including academic history and enrollment information, are securely maintained and are available to authorized individuals, including parents/guardians and students, as appropriate.

Families who need access to student records after enrollment or withdrawal may contact registrar@k12.com for assistance with educational documentation.

Official transcripts may be requested through Parchment. Requests can be submitted online through the K12 Private Academy transcript request portal:

https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/414347/institution

A fee may apply for official transcript requests submitted through Parchment.