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Online High Schools in Iowa

A New Approach to Learning for Iowa High School Students

High school is a time for your student to explore their interests and chart a course for the future. The K12-powered online high school in Iowa provides an option for personalized learning—preparing students for the endless possibilities ahead. Plus, enrollment is tuition-free.*

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How does K12-powered online high school in Iowa work?

At the K12-powered online high school in Iowa, your student can learn at home or on the go—wherever there’s an internet connection. The personalized learning experience includes:

  • Engaging curriculum
  • Instruction from Iowa-licensed teachers
  • Support from school administrators, counselors
  • Oversight from a Learning Coach (a parent or another responsible adult)

Coursework at Iowa’s K12-powered online high school includes core academic subjects (math, English, science, and history) as well as electives from a wide array of choices designed to help foster students’ interests and grow their skills.

How are K12-powered schools similar to and different from traditional brick-and-mortar schools?

The online high school in Iowa powered by K12 is similar to traditional brick-and-mortar schools in many ways:

  • It’s full time and tuition-free.*
  • State-licensed teachers provide instruction.
  • It follows a standard academic calendar.
  • Students complete assignments, coursework, and assessments according to their daily plan.
  • Students attend teacher-led classes with their peers.

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One big difference between a traditional school and the K12-powered online high school in Iowa is that students have some flexibility to personalize their school experience. By building their school day around their family schedule and their learning style, students can maximize how they learn best.

What does online high school look like?

Although each family’s experience with K12-powered learning is as unique as their student, you can see what a typical day is like through individual student stories as they describe what a day in the life of an online student is really like.

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Grades K-12

Discover an innovative K–12 online education with expert Iowa-licensed teachers.

  • Engaging K12 curriculum tailored to each learner and state testing.
  • Experienced teachers monitor progress, attendance, and mastery.
  • Flexible Learning Option
  • NCAA-approved courses and strong community support for families.

Grades Pre-K-12

Personalized, private education with a supportive team of teachers and counselors.

  • Accelerate learning with dual enrollment, AP®, and NCAA-approved courses.
  • Career and college prep, including career courses starting in 6th grade.
  • Enroll full-time, part-time, or per course with year-round start dates.
  • See tuition details here

Grades K-12

A Catholic education that prepares students to excel academically and spiritually.

  • Access to Marian University programs with on-campus hybrid learning for 6-12th graders.
  • Tuition assistance for about 96% of families through Indiana Choice Scholarship.
  • Catholic education taught by licensed teachers with online experience.

Grades K-12

With more than 40 years of experience in self-paced distance learning, students reach their potential any time year-round.

  • Accelerate learning with 170+ self-paced courses.
  • Students earn college credits while in high school with dual enrollment.
  • Awarded 771 high school diplomas in 2022.
  • See tuition details here

Grades 8-12

Premier, private college preparatory education affiliated with The George Washington University.

  • Students have one-to-one college counseling and preparation for the future.
  • The Journeys Symposium prepares students for life outside the classroom.
  • 100% of graduates are accepted to college, from Harvard to UC Berkeley.
  • See tuition details here

Grades K-12

Inclusive community, engaging curriculum, and tools to be global citizens.

  • Students graduate trilingual with our Early World Language Program.
  • Seminar-based instruction with a collaborative discussion-focused approach.
  • Graduate with an associates degree with our dual enrollment program.  
  • See tuition details here
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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 you address your technological and computer needs.