Your child needs an American diploma that colleges actually recognize. Legacy Online School is a WASC-accredited K–12 private high school serving Virginia families who want live instruction, AP courses, and a real US credential – without the $15,000 tuition tag most private online schools charge.
Virginia has private online options. Some charge triple what we do. Some have 30 pupils per class. Most use recorded lessons and call it “flexible online learning.” We run live classes with qualified teachers every school day, cap enrollment at 15 per class, and keep tuition at $2,500/year.
Private Online Schools in Virginia
K12 Private Academy operates nationally with Cognia accreditation. Class size averages 15–31 people. They offer flexibility and recorded course libraries, but live teacher interaction is limited to scheduled office hours and optional seminars. Tuition structure varies by grade and program.
Liberty University Online Academy serves grades 6–12 with a Christian education model. Self-paced format with biblical worldview integration. Strong option for faith-based families, but coursework is primarily asynchronous.
Accredited by Cognia, Score Academy Online focuses on grades 6–12 with SACS CASI. Classes capped at 6 children. Tuition runs approximately $15,000/year plus fees. Strong individualized support, smaller class size than most competitors.
George Washington University Online High School serves grades 8–12 from their Virginia campus. University-affiliated program with college prep focus. Higher price point typical of university-affiliated programs.
Most Virginia-serving private online schools fall into two camps: low-cost self-paced with minimal live interaction, or premium-priced with small classes and daily instruction. We’re the third option – live instruction at an affordable price.
How We Compare
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Virginia Private Online Institutions |
Legacy Online School |
| Cost |
$4,000–$10,000/year avg |
Starts at $2,500/year |
| Accreditation |
WASC, MSA-CESS, Cognia, or none |
WASC (regional) |
| Curriculum |
Varies by school |
FLVS-based, US-accredited |
| Eligibility |
Open enrollment |
Open globally |
| Schedule |
Self-paced or semester blocks |
Self-paced + live group + 1-on-1 |
| AP courses |
5–12 courses typical |
19 AP courses |
| Class size |
Self-paced only or 15–20 |
Max 15 learners, 1:15 ratio |
| Dual enrollment |
Not standard |
Arizona State University (ASU)
University of South Florida (USF) |
| Live instruction |
Limited or none (Laurel: yes) |
Daily, Monday–Friday (Group plan) |
K-12 Legacy Online School – WASC Accreditation and College Prep
We are fully accredited by WASC. Same credentialing body as top US private schools. Colleges see our diploma the same way they see Exeter or Andover – a fully accredited American high school transcript.
19 AP online courses. College Board Level I approved, school code 000114. Your child sits AP exams through us – no hunting for a local testing site. AP scores open doors at selective universities and cut college costs through credit transfer.
Dual enrollment through Arizona State University and University of South Florida. College credit before graduation. Verified partnership.
K-12 curriculum from Florida Virtual School. Same content used in hundreds of accredited US school programs. Proven, rigorous, aligned to college prep standards.
Recent graduates enrolled at Penn State, University of Maryland, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and University of New Haven with a $30,000 merit scholarship. Check the full list.
Three Learning Plans
Live Group Learning – daily live classes, 15 learners maximum, structured school day. For families who want routine and real-time teacher contact. Your child learns with the same small group, builds actual relationships with classmates and teachers.
One-on-One Learning – individual lessons, fully customized schedule and curriculum. For learners who need intensive support, have unique scheduling demands, or work significantly above or below grade level.
Self-Paced Learning – no fixed calendar, no synchronized schedule. Teachers grade work and give written feedback. Pupils learn at their own pace. For families whose lives don’t fit a traditional academic year.
All three plans lead to the same WASC-accredited diploma. Pick based on what your child needs – not what the school can deliver.
Diploma Options
Standard Diploma: 24 credits. University-ready, 2.0 GPA minimum.
Honors Diploma: 24 credits. For competitive university applications or scholarship candidacy.
Accelerated Diploma: 18 credits. Faster completion timeline for enrollees who need to graduate early.
All three are WASC-approved high school diplomas – fully recognized for university admission, employment, and military enlistment.
Enrollment and Cost
No application windows. No waitlist. Students across Virginia start any Monday. Account active within 48 hours.
Tuition from $2,500/year full-time. Self-paced from $149/month at elementary level. Online tutoring $25/hour. Annual payment saves 20%, semester saves 10%. Current pricing at legacyonlineschool.com/tuition-and-fees.
Virginia families using state scholarships: contact our team about Step Up For Students, Hope Scholarship, and other programs we accept. We’re listed as an approved provider on multiple state platforms.
Virtual clubs included in all plans. No extra fees for extracurriculars at legacyonlineschool.com/virtual-clubs-and-extracurricular-activities.
Book a free trial lesson. One live class for your child, one consultation for you. No commitment.
