National University Virtual High School (NUVHS) offers the premier online learning experience and strives to provide students with an opportunity to achieve academic excellence through an active, engaging and cooperative online learning environment.
NUVHS is a private, nonprofit online secondary school that enrolls both full time students and those who prefer to attend our school part-time to supplement their onsite middle or high school program. Through our open enrollment format, students may start classes at any time throughout the year.
Students may log into University of California "a-g" and NCAA approved online courses at any time and are also provided with 24/7 technical support.
NUVHS students work at a flexible course completion pace, taking one or multiple semester-length courses at a time with 5-16 weeks to complete each class.
All NUVHS courses are written to Common Core State Standards.
Courses are taught by credentialed, highly-qualified subject area teachers who are specially trained to provide online instruction.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Student Body
Total Students
268 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Language and Composition A/B, AP Calculus A/B, AP Calculus B/C, AP Economics (Macro), AP European History A/B, AP French Language and Culture, AP Government, AP Human Geography, AP Literature and Composition A/B, AP Psychology A/B, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics A/B, AP US History A/B, AP World History A/B
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(All courses are offered online)
(All courses are offered online)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$310
Tuition Notes
Current tuition rates for the 2020-21 academic year are $310 per semester course; $395 per semester Advanced Placement (AP) course. Some courses require a $60 materials fee. There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $60.
Acceptance Rate
98%
Admissions Director
Darren Smith
Admissions Associate
Summer Willey
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Mobile Apps Club, Photography Club, Sports & Fitness Club
School Notes
- As an affiliate of National University, NUVHS can offer academically strong students the opportunity to get a jump start on college by earning dual credit when they take classes through National University while still in middle or high school. Additionally, all NUVHS students have access to the University`s Writing Center and Math Center tutors, the Career Center, and the National University Library, one of the nation`s largest online libraries, with over 84,000 e-books and 16,500 periodicals.
- NUVHS enrolls students throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does National University Virtual High School cost?
National University Virtual High School's tuition is approximately $310 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of National University Virtual High School?
The acceptance rate of National University Virtual High School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 0%.
Does National University Virtual High School offer a summer program?
Yes, National University Virtual High School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for National University Virtual High School?
The application deadline for National University Virtual High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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