A growing number of brick-and-mortar universities are offering online high school programs. University-affiliated programs such as Stanford’s EPGY School and University of Oklahoma High School offer students anywhere in the nation the opportunity to earn a diploma completely online. Although these online high schools vary in curriculum and cost, most university-affiliated programs are regionally accredited and are highly regarded. Students attending university-affiliated online high schools are often permitted to take some college-level courses through their schools’ regular distance learning program.

See Also: Private Online High Schools

Online charter schools offer no-cost high school diploma programs to minor students living within their boundaries. In most states, online charter schools are controlled by (or “chartered” through) local school districts. Online charter schools receive less government oversight than traditional schools; but they are still controlled by state and local school boards. Many online charter schools offer reputable, accredited programs. However, online charter schools as a whole are known for their instability.

See Also: Public Online High Schools