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Online High School Diploma Programs & Courses

A high school diploma is becoming more and more important in today's working world as a necessary step towards achieving success. In fact, according the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average high school graduate in 2002 earned approximately $717 per month more than the average person who has not completed high school. And that gap is widening: in 1979, a typical high school graduate could expect to earn an average of $444 per month more than someone without a high school diploma.

You can see the value of a high school diploma, looking at job listings today, many of which require a minimum of completion of high school. In 2004, high school graduates were 70% more likely to be employed than those without a high school diploma (BLS). Naturally, no educational program can guarantee a future salary or employment upon completion; however, having a high school diploma opens up plenty of new employment opportunities that are closed to those without a high school diploma.

What's the difference between a high school diploma and a GED? The GED is an exam comprising five areas: writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature, and mathematics. Completion does not give you a high school diploma; you are a "GED holder". Completion of an accredited high school program, including meeting credit requirements, results in the granting of a high school diploma; you are a "high school graduate".

What's best, completing the requirements for a high school diploma is easier than ever. Online programs can offer you the convenience of taking courses through the Internet, at your convenience, and from home. Of course, it's important to verify the accreditation of any school you're considering, to make sure your new high school diploma is worth all the work you've put into it.


Online High School Diplomas

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Penn Foster High School (Canadian Students Click Here)
Established in 1890, Penn Foster High School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. Students can study online, in print, or a combination of each—you decide which method best suits your learning style.

    High School Diploma (online)
    The online High School Diploma Program was designed with your needs in mind. It allows you to learn from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, without attending classes or quitting your job. Here are just some of the benefits of the High School Diploma Program:
    • Books, lessons, learning aids, and special supplements included at no additional cost
    • Toll-free instructional support
    • Access to student services by phone, mail, and on this website, including online examinations and account review
    • Earn your High School Diploma in as little as nine months for each year of High School you need

Penn Foster High School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster High School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

Penn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized monthly payment plans.

Canadian residents: Penn Foster's partner school, ICS, offers similar programs to residents of Canada. Click here to learn more about ICS.

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Stratford Career Institute
Earn your high school diploma at home with the help of Stratford Career Institute's proven distance learning methods. Don't settle for a GED equivalency—get a real high school diploma without quitting your job or attending night school. Our comprehensive programs can help prepare you for a college degree or a career.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that high school graduates earn nearly $9,000 more per year than those without diplomas. Our convenient, flexible high school diploma program has already helped thousands of students advance their education at home…and we can help you too!

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Ashworth University
Ashworth University, in concert with the Ashworth University, now offers its renowned, affordable High School diploma programs via distance education—100% online, by correspondence, or a combination of the two:
  • Ashworth University - General High School Diploma
    This curriculum is designed to provide a solid education leading to the granting of a high school diploma. All courses have been organized and assembled for successful independent learning at home. The carefully-selected textbooks and specially-designed online courses are authoritative, recognized high school resources. When you enroll, you'll pick up where you left off. It's even possible to get credit for past academic achievements.
  • Ashworth University - College Preparatory High School Diploma
    This program is designed for those who will likely seek higher education after receiving their high school diploma. This Program covers the subject matter at a more advanced level, offers more challenge, and demands more of the high school student.

Ashworth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In addition, Ashworth University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), the accrediting commission recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Kaplan University High School
Your goals can be turned into reality with the right education. No matter your education goals or career ambitions, the accredited College Access Diploma program from Kaplan University High School can help you on your path to success. Online programs are available for your convenience, and you can earn your high school diploma when you have the time.

High School Diploma
The College Access Diploma program from Kaplan University High School can put you on the path to career success. Whether you're planning to continue working or to focus exclusively on your studies, this online program has been designed so that you can pursue a college education. The curriculum includes a variety of core subjects, including science, technology, mathematics, history, and language arts. You can complete your coursework online wherever and whenever is easiest for you. Just log on and complete the lesson plans. And any high school credits you've already earned could be transferable, so you may have your diploma sooner than expected.

KUHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).

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Keystone National High School
Since 1974, Keystone National High School has provided over 200,000 independent study students with distance-learning and online high school courses programs. Keystone's accredited, student-focused distance-learning school:
  • Offers over 60 online and correspondence courses as part of an award-winning curriculum, so you can customize your high school education.
  • Allows you to enroll at any time during the year.
  • Lets you study on your own time and at your own pace--you'll develop organizational, time management, and practical life skills along the way.
  • Provides you and your family with the latest distance learning techniques, one-on-one instruction from certified teachers, guidance and support, and unlimited access to the greater Keystone community.
Keystone National High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS) and Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

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Advanced Academics
Advanced Academics offers online learning for students grades 7 through 12. The state-correlated web-based courses help students catch-up, advance and graduate. Accredited by the Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Alberta Distance Learning Centre
The Alberta Distance Learning Centre (Alberta, Canada) is a world leader in the delivery of distance learning programmes for students in Grade 1 to grade 12. ADLC provides educational programming services to students and schools throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories, and to students around the globe who wish to pursue their education using the Alberta curriculum. The Alberta Distance Learning Centre is a provincially funded public school which operates as a part of Pembina Hills School Division. Distance Education courses are offered in both print and online formats.

Apex Learning
Apex Learning offers accredited high school online courses in three different tracks: Advance Placement, Foreign Languages and General Studies. Courses are available to both schools and individuals. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Bradenton Academy
Bradenton Academy is a college preparatory school offering asynchronous online courses for students in grades 6 through 12. Program options include:

  • High school diploma program
  • College preparatory diploma program
  • Individual Course Credit
  • English As A Second Language
  • GED Preparation
Bradenton Academy is accredited by The National Association of Independent Schools, The Council for International and trans-Regional Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Blueprint Education
Blueprint Education offers distance learning courses, certification and high school diploma programs and services to give teenagers and adults the opportunity to accelerate, remediate, or graduate from school through alternative methods of learning. Online programs include:
  • Online Junior and Senior High School Courses
  • Standard High School Diploma Program
  • College Preparatory High School Diploma Program
Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University's High School Transcript programs are designed to provide high school students with a full curriculum. There are three areas in which you can focus:
  • College preparation
  • Vocational / technical preparation
  • GED preparation
  • Adult diploma program
These programs can be used to supplement a traditional high school experience or be used as an alterative method of learning. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.

Charter Annex
Charter Annex offers online education for grades 6 - 12. Creative, personalized, and interactive instruction in language arts, social studies, the cinema, and more. Both instructor-led and student-centered options available, including a popular online writing lab (OWL). Credit is granted through individual schools only; Charter Annex is a vendor for several schools and offers certificated instruction.

Chinook Learning Services
Chinook Learning Services (Alberta, Canada), is the Calgary Board of Education's provider of adult and continuing education, as well as the board's online high school. Online high school courses and programs offered:
  • High School Credit
  • High School Summer School
  • Diploma Exam Preparation
Students can study part-time, full-time, during the day or evenings, in the classroom, online or through self-directed learning.

Choice 2000 Online High School
CHOICE 2000 is a completely online school covering grades 7 to 12. It is free for students living in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial, and Orange counties. California residents who live in other counties are prohibited from attending Choice. There is a tuition charge for students living outside of California. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Christa McAuliffe Academy
Christa McAuliffe Academy uses Platoweb and NovaNET NOW as core curricula for grades 7-12. They are self-paced online tutorial-type programs using rigorous instructional content. Students focus on completing one course at a time, but may switch to a second course temporarily for variety or when waiting for assistance from the mentor. In addition to each online course, students must complete a practical application component. Accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and by CITA (the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation).

Compuhigh
Compuhigh offers 3 programs to suit the need of homeschoolers, students who need extra credit or a full online high school diploma curriculum:

  • CompuHigh Individual Courses
  • Whitmore School Diploma Program
  • Whitmore School Diploma Plus Program
Compuhigh is nationally accredited by CITA, the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation.

Futures International High School
Futures International High School offers online high school courses. Students receive live, one-to-one instruction over the Internet using videoconferencing technology. A secure online course management system allows a student/parent/teacher partnership by providing access to assignments, grades and progress reports to all stakeholders. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council.

Home Study International
Home Study International (HSI) is a Christian distance education provider. Students can earn a State of Maryland approved high school diploma when they successfully complete their high school graduation requirements. Courses are available in both print (correspondence) format and online. Grades, transcripts and diplomas are issued by Home Study International, which is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. HSI is also accredited by the Commission on Secondary and Middle Schools of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.

Indiana University
Indiana University School of Continuing Studies offers online high school courses to supplement your high school or homeschool program. You can also earn a fully-accredited high school diploma via distance education. Open to students worldwide. Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Internet Home School
Internet Home School offers online education for grades 1 - 12. Courses may be taken individually or a core curriculum can be completed to earn a high school diploma. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.

Kentucky Virtual High School
The Kentucky Virtual High School is a statewide educational service delivering online high school courses to Kentuckians. KVHS high school courses are available for Kentucky middle and high school students and may be taken for high school credit. Many courses may also be taken for Advanced Placement credit, and are so noted in the descriptions of each course within the course catalog. Students seeking dual credit opportunities with Kentucky public colleges and universities should enroll through the Kentucky Virtual University.

Laurel Springs High School
Laurel Springs High School provides a complete secondary (Grades 9-12) program and academic diploma via online learning and distance education. All required academic courses are offered as well as elective credits, and can work in conjunction with your local community college. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the National Independent Study Accreditation Council. Based on the rigorous requirements of the State of California, programs meet or exceed State standards and expectations nationwide.

North Dakota Division of Independent Study
The Division of Independent Study was established in 1935 by the North Dakota legislature to provide distance education courses for students in grades 5-12. A core curriculum is offered online which encompasses all courses required for high school graduation. Note that course fees are different for residents and non-residents of North Dakota. The Division of Independent Study is regionally accredited through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Public Schools

Richard Milburn High School Internet Program
Richard Milburn High School offers a high school diploma program in an asynchronous format online to students who have completed the eighth grade. Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

seeUonline Program
The Matanuska-Susitna School District, Alaska seeUonline program offers all Mat-Su (Alaska) students a rich learning environment with anytime, anywhere flexibility, expanding the resources of a school to the resources of the world. The program's course offerings, largely delivered online, are carefully structured to address both the Alaska State Standards and the Mat-Su's own graduation requirements. Additionally, regularly scheduled, face-to-face, academically enriching activities are available to all seeUonline students.

University of Missouri-Columbia High School
The University of Missouri-Columbia High School (MU High School) is a part of the University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study, and is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Over 150 courses are offered through a variety of delivery methods including both online and distance learning. Specific credits required to receive a diploma meet the minimum requirements established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for public schools in the state. MU High School offers two fully accredited four-year high school diplomas a general and a college-prep. Both diplomas may be completed entirely online.

University of Oklahoma Independent Learning High School
University of Oklahoma Independent Learning High School offers over 100 courses developed and taught by experienced faculty and delivered online or through print. There are more than 60 freshman and sophomore college courses available for dual high school and college credit. The University of Oklahoma Independent Learning High School is accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin High School Diploma Program offers online high school courses through Continuing and Extended Education's Distance Education Center. Through this program, students have the opportunity to complete the courses necessary to earn a Texas high school diploma. The curriculum includes courses in English, social studies, science, math, Spanish, computer science, physical education plus electives that are available on CD-ROM and in a printed format. All 50 high school courses are available online, and many courses are available in print format. The UT Austin High School Diploma Program was authorized by the Texas State Board of Education in November of 1998 and is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Credit earned may be applied toward high school graduation from Texas high schools in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Recommended High School Program.

VirtualHighSchool.com
VirtualHighSchool.com offers highly interactive high school courses online. There are a broad range of courses available from all major subject areas and grade levels. The content of each course follows its designated curriculum guideline and is written by teachers acting within their professional disciplines. Course content covers everything that an in-school course would, except it is within a virtual mode. The registration guidelines for credit courses are set by School Board partners. The School Board grants the course credit to the student upon successful completion of a course. A Secondary School Diploma can be completed through VirtualHighSchool.com, pending the fulfillment of all graduation requirements. Courses meet the new Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines.


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