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What is Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School?

PA Virtual Charter School is a tuition-free, public cyber charter school serving Pennsylvania students in grades K–12. Students learn from home with PA-certified teachers, a personalized online curriculum, and strong family support through a unique school-and-home partnership model. Founded in 2001, PA Virtual provides flexible, high-quality public education and technology at no cost to families across the Commonwealth.

Learn About Our Online Education Programs

Online Elementary School

PA Virtual Elementary School provides a safe, nurturing online learning environment where childhood learning lays the foundation for a child’s future. Our experienced educators work together to create personalized academic plans that meet each student’s unique needs, helping them grow beyond the basics and achieve success in all areas of elementary education. Enroll today to give your child the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive in a flexible virtual school setting.

Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade

Online Middle School

PA Virtual Online Middle School empowers students to take charge of their education, preparing them to become leaders in their careers and life. Our dedicated middle school team collaborates to create personalized learning plans that help students grow as independent learners while benefiting from the expertise of specialized teachers. Recognized as a top Pennsylvania cyber school, PA Virtual puts students first, providing the guidance and support they need to succeed in a flexible online learning environment.

5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Online High School

PA Virtual Charter High School offers a personalized online learning experience for students, including Advanced Placement courses, National Honor Societies, dual enrollment, and a variety of student clubs. Our flexible academic pathways, independent study options, work-based learning, and early graduation programs allow students to learn at their own pace with individualized support from dedicated educators and counselors. Through our Counseling and Career Services, students stay on track to meet graduation requirements while confidently preparing for college, careers, trade programs, military service, or gap year opportunities. Recognized as a leading Pennsylvania cyber school, PA Virtual helps every student achieve their full potential in a supportive online environment.

High School Course Catalog

Get a Jump Start On Your Future

Earn College credits - even an associate’s degree - while earning your high school diploma!

Learn About Our Honors Program

Students as early as Middle School can join honors programs, get advanced work to earn toward high school credits, and soar with our program!

The PA Virtual Model of Education

The Diamond Model of Partnership

To meet our mission, PA Virtual utilizes our Diamond Model of Partnership with the PA Virtual student at the center. Together, these pillars help our students achieve their full academic and social potential

Parent as the Learning Coach

Each student enrolled must have a primary responsible adult to monitor their progress and to assist the student in meeting the requirements of the PA Virtual curriculum.

Personalized Academic Experience

All PA Virtual teachers are PA-certified experts in teaching and learning using the K12, Inc. and Edgenuity curricula. They focus on individual students and an interactive learning experience.

Quality Family Support

This award-winning department provides an array of resources and opportunities for students and families of PA Virtual.

A Leading Curriculum and State-of-the-art Technology

We couple the highly-recognized K12, Inc. and Edgenuity curricula with state-of-the-art technology to enable customized learning for every student.

The Advantages Of Online Education Programs

Flexibility

PA Virtual delivers instruction via synchronous and asynchronous classes. Students attend both live classes (synchronous) and work in a self-directed environment (asynchronous).

A Safe Learning Environment

Students attend class from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

An Educational Partnership

Both synchronous and asynchronous students have the support and guidance of certified teachers and principals as well as their parent/Learning Coach at home.

Engaging Curriculum

PA Virtual partners with K12, Inc. and Edgenuity to deliver a rich and stimulating curriculum for all grade levels, at no cost to the parent.

Socialization Opportunities

PA Virtual hosts numerous field trips each month across Pennsylvania, in addition to offering various student clubs and service learning opportunities.

Award-winning Support

Our school offers comprehensive services for your family including: School Counselors, Family Support Coordinators, Pupil Health, and Parent Engagement services.

Graduate Stories

Grad Story: Holly W

2012 Graduate Holly Workman wows crowds internationally

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Grad. Story: Quinn Jamison

2022 Graduate Quinn Jamison From PA Virtual to Published Author

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Grad Story: Sigrid G

2013 Graduate becomes an award-winning educator at PA Virtual!

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Grad Stories

Recent PA Virtual graduates speak on how the school prepared them for the future

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Why Consider PA Virtual?

As a pioneering 21st century cyber charter school, PA Virtual helps students reach their potential. Our award-winning and innovative online school programs provide K-12 home-based, public education (tuition-free*) to students across Pennsylvania. We want your child to achieve his or her personal best, that’s why we partner with our families to provide customized learning and supports for students as needed.

As the top cyber charter school in Pennsylvania, our teachers focus on individual students and an interactive learning experience. Find out if our PA cyber school is right for your child.

PA Virtual Charter was the best schooling choice I have ever made!

Because of the help we have received from this school, my son is now more open to speaking in classes, making friends, and engaging—both in school and out of school! My daughter has made friends from her classes that she talks to outside of school daily. All three of us absolutely love this school.