Online Schools & Programs
In Colorado an online school is defined as ..."a full-time, on-line education school. . . that delivers a sequential program of synchronous or asynchronous instruction from a teacher to a student primarily through the use of the internet."
An online program is defined as …"a full-time, on-line
education program… that delivers a sequential program of synchronous
or asynchronous instruction from a teacher to a student primarily
through the use of the internet.”
The multi-district online schools, single-district online schools,
and single-district programs listed below offer full-time online
education programs and are authorized by a Colorado school district,
BOCES, or the Charter School Institute, all of which are accredited
by the State of Colorado. Multi-district online schools may accept
students from across the state of Colorado, regardless of their home
school district. Single-district online schools and programs serve
students only from the authorizing district.
The Supplemental Online Programs listed below offer "one or more on-line courses to students to augment an educational program provided by a school district, charter school, or BOCES."
Characteristics of Colorado online schools, both multi- and single-district, can be found in the following documents:
- Demographics (PDF)
- Enrollment (PDF)
- Free and Reduced Lunch (PDF)
To view frequently asked questions about enrolling in an online school, click here.
MULTI DISTRICT FULL TIME ONLINE EDUCATION SCHOOLS
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Academy Online Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 1110 Chapel Hills Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 719-234-1670 Email: rick.tanski@asd20.org Website: http://www.asd20.org/aohs Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by:
Academy District 20
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Summary: Academy Online High School exists to meet student needs. This online high school program is for students in grades K through 12 residing inside or outside of Academy School District 20 boundaries. Our online school is a choice learning opportunity that uses rigorous, standards-based curricular content delivered via the internet. Online learning requires motivation, organization, a commitment to learning, a computer and a broadband internet connection. The online school is required to be aligned with State of Colorado Quality Standards as well as the Academy School District 20 certification and accreditation requirements. |
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ACHIEVEk12 Certified Multi-district Online School |
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1702 North Murray Blvd.
Phone:
(719) 328-3000 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by:
Colorado Springs School District 11
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Summary: Colorado Springs School District 11 ACHIEVEk12 online school provides students in Colorado with a free academic program built around 21st century skills to prepare your child for the future. The ACHIEVEk12 online learning program includes:
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Boulder Universal Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 6500 Arapahoe Boulder, CO 80303 Phone: 303-447-1010 Grades served: K-12 |
Authorized
by: Boulder Valley School District 6500 Arapahoe Boulder, CO 80303
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Summary:
•Online public school within the Boulder
Valley School District serving grades 6-12
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Branson School
Online Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 101 Saddle Rock Drive/P.O. Box 128 Branson, Colorado 81027 Phone: 719-946-5531 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Branson School District 101 Saddle Rock Drive Branson, Colorado 81027 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Branson School District RE-82 and Branson School Online are committed to educating children by capitalizing on technology to deliver K-12 public education. Branson School Online strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children in an alternative school setting. Our highly qualified teachers are committed to teach curriculum that specifically aligns with the Colorado Performance Standards. Click to view the School Performance Framework. |
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College Pathways Certified Multi-district Online School |
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12201 Cross Peak View Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Phone: 719-282-1181 Grades served: 7-12 |
Authorized by: Academy District 20 1110 Chapel Hills Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920 |
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Summary: College Pathways is a
tuition-free public charter school offering pre-collegiate
courses (junior high and high school level) in a hybrid
online format, while also providing dual enrollment options
for early college courses. Click to view the School Performance Framework. |
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Certified Multi-district Online School
| 155 East Boardwalk Dr. #547 Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-232-3317 |
Authorized by: Charter School Institute 1580 Logan St. Suite 760 Denver, Colorado 80203 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: A public virtual charter school provides a choice for parents who want to be more directly involved in their child’s education. Colorado Calvert Academy enables you to share the gift of your time and talent with your child. Our instructional model provides individualized learning plans that meet your child’s specific needs. The curriculum, developed by the Calvert School, is both vertically and horizontally integrated and meets the Colorado State Standards in all subject areas. Your child will be supported by highly qualified teachers who are experienced in all aspects of virtual education and who are committed to supporting every family. The Colorado Calvert Academy learning environment consists of a partnership among students, our faculty, parents, peers, and both academic and technology support teams. The support of our team empowers your child to reach his or her full academic potential.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Connections Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 8 Inverness Drive
#240 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 303-794-2302 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Mapleton Public Schools 591 East 80th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80229
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Summary:
At Connections Academy, each student receives
individualized instruction, including lessons tailored to that
student’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) Certified Multi-district Online School |
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11990 Grant Street, Suite 402 Northglenn, CO 80233 Phone:
303-255-4650 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Adams 12 Five Star Schools 1500 E 128th Avenue Thornton, Colorado 80241 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: The Colorado Virtual Academy uses the K¹² curriculum to offer Colorado students in grades K-12 an exceptional learning experience. With individualized learning approaches, the Colorado Virtual Academy and K¹² provide the tools kids need to succeed—in school and beyond.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Certified Multi-district Online School
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1350 East 33rd
Ave.
Phone:
720-424-8281
Website: http://online.dpsk12.org/
Grade Served: 9-12 |
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Summary: Denver Online High School is a personalized distance-learning program for high school students in need of credit recovery or advanced courses in a flexible caring community of support. We are a Denver Public School’s diploma granting and state certified multi-district online high school available to students throughout Colorado. We provide educational centers that are available for families who are interested in online learning but cannot afford Internet access from home, we have tutoring services that are provided by phone, in person or online. Through online courses, we are able to reach out to a wide variety of students with unique learning needs - from those who are completely homeschooled to those who cannot attend school regularly due to special needs.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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eDCSC: Colorado Cyberschool |
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| 2575 Meadow
Boulevard Suite 130 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Phone:
303-387-9465 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Douglas County School District 620 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Our vision is to create a community of learners where the walls of the school may be virtual, but the relationships are real. eDCSD is founded on a student-centered belief that learning environments should be authentic‚ filled with relevancy, connectedness, collaboration, forward-thinking, and continuous conversations. Such environments empower students to actively hone skills in critical thinking, leadership, ethics and self-motivation. Students may choose from an asynchronous model or a more structured and collaborative virtual classroom model. |
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Edison Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 14550 Edison Road Yoder, CO 80864 Phone:
719-478-2125 Grades Served: 6-12 |
Authorized by: Edison School District 54JT 14550 Edison Road Yoder, CO 80864 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Edison Academy serves grades 6-12 with flexible solutions meant to meet individual student needs. For grades 6-10 it uses either the Plato curriculum or Colorado OnLine Classes which are all web based. For grades 11 and 12 the program can provide vocational school or college in addition to on-line courses. Edison Academy is intentionally kept at approximately 50 students to provide for personalized, effective education.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Falcon Virtual Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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7545 Mohawk Road
Phone: 719-494-8940 Grades served: K-12
Website: http://virtualacademy.d49.org/ |
Authorized by:
10850 East Woodmen Road Falcon, CO 80831 |
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Summary: Falcon Virtual Academy's mission is to engage student's in an innovative, rigorous digital learning environment that prepares students for the 21st century and beyond. Falcon Virtual Academy will provide high expectations that will encourage critical thinking and create comprehensive learning opportunities for every learner. All students do not learn the same way nor do they thrive in the same environment. Learning occurs when students feel valued and engaged in learning process. Our customized approach to learning will be flexible and adaptive for digital learners to be successful for real world experiences and the global world around them. Falcon Virtual Academy is an opportunity to have a flexible, individualized approach to education that engages the 21st century learner with the support of a certified teacher.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Great Plains Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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444 East Front Street
Phone: 720-608-6960
Grades served: K-12 |
Authorized by:
444 East Front Street Byers, CO 80103 |
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Summary: Great Plains Academy – Colorado is a college prep, tuition-free, teacher-directed online program for students in K through 12th grade. We offer a completely online program for homeschoolers and those wanting a global education rich in cultural literacy, arts and sciences. |
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Guided Online Academic Learning (GOAL) Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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3273 Dillon
Drive 3621 W. 73rd Avenue, Suite C Westminster CO 80300
Grades Served: 9-12 |
Authorized by: Charter School Institute 1580 Logan St. Suite 760 Denver, Colorado 80203 Authorizer Phone: Phone: |
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Summary: GOAL Academy is a tuition-free Colorado public high school dedicated to giving students a flexible learning environment to meet the needs of our students and forming a learning partnership with our parents. We are a High-Tech / High-Touch school delivering classes primarily via the internet, but frequently meet with students to provide one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, life skills, workforce guidance, and academic reinforcement.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Hope Online Learning Academy CO-OP Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 373 Inverness
Parkway, Suite 205 Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 303-989-3539 Website: http://www.hopeco-op.org/index.html Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Douglas County School District 620 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Hope Online Learning Academy Co-Op is a public charter school that provides a high-quality education for k-12 students. Hope Online offers online curriculum, individual learning plans and highly qualified teachers, combined with a unique model of one-on-one mentoring and support at a Learning Center. With over 40 Learning Centers, Hope Online serves full-time students across Colorado’s Front Range as they learn, achieve and graduate.
Click to view the School Performance Framework.
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Insight School of Colorado Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 102 West 6th Street Julesburg, CO 80737 Phone: 1-800-705-1528 Grades Served: 6-12 |
Authorized by: Julesburg School District RE-1 102 West 6th Street Julesburg, CO 80737 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Insight School of Colorado is a full-time, diploma-granting, online, public high school offered tuition-free for Colorado residents. Insight students complete their studies in a self-directed, teacher-facilitated environment, at their own time, place, and pace. Insight students are provided with a school-issued laptop computer, printer, and Internet reimbursement. Students choose from over 120 courses that suit their unique interests and abilities, and the unique “iMentor” program offers unparalleled support to help them reach their academic goals. |
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Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual
Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 1829 Denver West
Drive #27 Golden, CO 80401 Phone:
303-982-6770 Grades Served: 7-12 |
Authorized by: Jeffco Public Schools 1829 Denver West Drive #27 Golden, Colorado 80401 Authorizer Phone: 303-982-6500 |
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Summary: Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy is an option school that provides a world-class education for students of almost any age seeking a high school education. Because of our commitment to choice, we offer full time and part time enrollment as well as supplemental course options. The mission of Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy is to ensure a quality education that prepares children throughout the state of Colorado for a successful future. We believe where a student lives should not determine their access to an excellent education. We believe a world-class education is delivered through rigor, relevance and relationships. Our mission is accomplished by offering a robust learning and school experience through engaging courses, cutting-edge technology and a highly qualified and highly caring staff. |
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Karval Online Education Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 16232 County Rd. 29/P. O. Box 5 Karval, Colorado 80823 Phone:
866-375-3404 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Karval School District Re-23 16232 County Rd. 29 P. O. Box 5 Karval, Colorado 80823 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: Karval Online provides an innovative program with the flexibility to meet individual student needs at the family's desired place and time. Our curriculum is aligned with State standards, and offers dual credit courses for juniors and seniors desiring college credit. Families seek out Karval's program for a multitude of reasons: teen parents, accelerated pacing, working students, illness, and good old-fashion parental involvement.
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Monte Vista On-line Academy Certified Multi-district Online School |
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| 345 East Prospect Ave. Monte Vista, Colorado 81144 Phone:
719-852-2212 Grades Served: 6-12 |
Authorized by: Monte Vista School District C-8 345 E Prospect Avenue Monte Vista, Colorado 81144 Authorizer Phone:
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Summary: The On-Line Academy is the first and most experienced online secondary school in Colorado. We offer students anywhere in Colorado a rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified, experienced teachers. We understand that not all students fit the traditional school mold, and we are pleased to offer a positive choice to those unique students still searching for an effective way to meet their educational needs.
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703 E. Prospect Road Phone: 970-490-3086 Email: OnlineAcademy@psdschools.org
Website: http://pga.psdschools.org
Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Poudre School District RE-1 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80521 Authorizer Phone: |
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| Summary: PSD Global Academy provides high-quality, interactive education for students in grades K to 12. Accessible anytime and anywhere, this virtual school addresses each student at his or her academic level and learning pace, while providing relevant skills and knowledge for success in the 21st century. PSD Global Academy offers more than 150 core subject and elective classes, allowing students and parents the freedom to choose a course load that is as individualized and flexible as possible. The PSD Global Academy’s on-site Enrichment Center allows students to interact on campus with teachers, friends, and classmates for enrichment classes, clubs, and social events. PSD Global Academy meets the same high standards and graduation requirements as other Poudre School District schools - meaning graduating students receive a highly regarded PSD diploma. | |||||||
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201 East 12th Street Phone: 970-403-0946 Email: info@southwestcoloradoeschool.org
Website: http://www.southwestcoloradoeschool.org
Grades Served: 7-12 |
Authorized by: San Juan BOCES 201 East 12th Street Durango, CO 81301 Authorizer Phone: |
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| Summary: The Southwest Colorado eSchool (SWCeS) is an accredited regional, diploma granting online high school serving communities in Southwest Colorado. SWCeS is a tuition free online school available to students in grades 7-12. Students enrolled in SWCeS engage in rigorous courses, aligned to Colorado standards, taught by licensed Colorado teachers. All course are offered through the Internet with students participating at a distance from their home or another Internet access point. | |||||||
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7702 West Highway 34 Phone: 970-613-5132 Email: thompsononline@thompson.k12.co.us
Website:http://fc.thompson.k12.co.us/~thompsononline/
Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Thompson School District 7702 West Highway 34 Loveland, CO 80538 Authorizer Phone: |
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| Summary: Thompson Online is an online school offering online education for students Kindergarten through 12th grade through the Thompson School District. Students attend classes as Thompson students through an online portal. Students access the curriculum and assignments 24 hours a day 7 days a week from anywhere with an Internet connection. Online teachers interact with students through multiple venues creating a virtual learning environment. | |||||||
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VILAS ONLINE Certified Multi-district Online School |
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105 West Maple Vilas, Colorado 81087 Phone: 1-866-539-4941 Grades Served: K-12 |
Authorized by: Vilas RE-5 School District 202 Collingwood Street P.O. Box 727 Vilas, Colorado 81087 Authorizer Phone: |
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Summary: It is the goal of Vilas Online to provide all students with a comprehensive learning experience that meets or exceeds all state educational requirements. Educational requirements are met through a rigorous program, a highly qualified staff, and cutting edge technology. Vilas Online is committed to excellence and is continuously evolving in order to promote quality instruction and innovative curriculum.
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SINGLE DISTRICT FULL-TIME ONLINE EDUCATION SCHOOLS
These full time schools and programs are only available if the student resides within the offering district.
70 Online
Pueblo County School District 70
24951 Highway 50 East
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-295-6518
Website:
http://www.district70.org/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
APS Online
Aurora Public Schools
1085 Peoria St.
Aurora, CO 80011
303-344-8060
Website:
http://www.apsachieveonline.org/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
Buena Vista Online Academy
Buena Vista School District
113 North Court Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: 719-966-9378
Website:
http://bvschools.org/bvoa
Click to view the
School Performance Framework
Canon Online Academy
Fremont RE-1
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-5700
Website: http://www.canoncityschools.org/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
Center Virtual Academy
Center Consolidated School District
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
Phone: 719-754-3442
Website: http://www.center.k12.co.us/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
Delta Virtual
Academy
Delta County School District #50
350 East 8th Street
Phone: 970-874-2753
Website: http://dcva.deltaschools.com/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
Engage Online Academy
Greeley-Evans
1025 9th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6566
Website: http://www.greeleyschools.org/Domain/1479
Click to view the School Performance Framework
FOCUS Academy
Fremont RE-2 School District
403 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
Phone: 719-269-0386
Website: www.re-2.org
Click to view the School Performance Framework
Mesa County Valley 51
930 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-254-6885
Website:
http://granderiver.mesa.k12.co.us/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
St. Vrain Online Global Academy
St. Vrain Valley School District
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
Phone: 303-702-7548
Website:
http://www.stvrain.k12.co.us/schools/svoga/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
World Academy
Eagle County School District
P.O. Box 740
Eagle, CO 81631
Phone: 970-328-2850
Website: http://eagleschools.net/
Click to view the School Performance Framework
SINGLE DISTRICT FULL-TIME ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Clear Creek Online Academy
Clear Creek School District RE-1
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone: 303-679-4600
Website: http://www.cchs.ccsdre1.org
Colorado Courseware A+nyWhere Learning System
Garfield County School
District No. 16
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
Phone: 970-285-5705
Website:
http://admin.garcoschools.org/
D3 My Way
Widefield School District
1820 Main Street
Colorado Springs, CO80911
Phone: 719-391-3000
Website: http://www.wsd3.org/
Heartlight Academy Online
North Conejos School District RE-1J
17890 US 285
La Jara, CO 81140
Phone: 719-480-2276
Website: http://north.co.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=71&/
Holyoke School District
RE-1J
545 E. Hale St.
Holyoke, CO 80734
Phone: 970-854-2284
Website:
http://www.holyoke.schoolfusion.us
LPS@home
Littleton School District
5776 South Crocker Street
Littleton, Colorado 80120
Phone: 303-347-3300
Fax: 303-347-4350
Website:
http://www.littletonpublicschools.net/OurSchools/LPShome/tabid/8432/Default.aspx
Cripple Creek-Victor
School District
410 North B Street
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Phone: 719-689-2685
Website:
http://www.ccvschools.org/
Platte Canyon School District
PO Box 1069
Bailey CO 80421
Phone: 303-838-4642
Website: www.plattecanyonschools.org
Montrose RE-1J
930 Colorado Ave., P.O. Box 10,000
Montrose, Colorado 81402
Phone: 970-249-7726
Website: http://www.mcsd.org
Weld RE-5J Johnstown-Milliken
616 N 2nd St
Johnstown, CO 80534
Phone: 970-587-6000
Website: http://www.weldre5j.k12.co.us/
Ridge Academy
Pueblo 60
212 West 3rd Street
Pueblo, Colorado
Phone:
719-423-3970
Website:
http://www.pueblo60.k12.co.us/
South Park Online
Park County School District
P.O. Box 189
Fairplay, CO 80440
Phone: 719-836-4410
Website:
http://www.parkcountyre2.org/
Tigers Online Program
East Otero School District
1802 Colorado Avenue, Suite 200
La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: 719-384-4467
Website:
http://www.lajuntaschools.org
Trinidad Online
Trinidad School District
215 South Maple Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
Phone: 719-846-2971
Website:
http://tsd1.org
Virtual Village - Lake George Charter School
Park
County School District
37888 US Highway 24
Lake George, CO 80827
Phone: 719-748-3911
Website: http://www.lakegeorgecharterschool.org/
Westminster Virtual Academy
Westminster 50 (Adams County)
7300 Lowell Blvd.
Westminster, CO 80030
Phone: 303-428-2600
Website:
http://www.adams50.org/hiddenlakehs/site/default.asp
Woodland Park Online Program
Woodland Park District RE-2
P.O. Box 99
Woodland Park, CO 80866
Phone: 719-686-2012
Website:
http://www.wpsdk12.org/schools/cottage-online.html
SUPPLEMENTAL ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
“Supplemental Online Program” means a program that offers one or more online courses to students to augment an educational program provided by a school district, charter school, or board of cooperative services.
Please Note: Other Multi-District and Single District Online Programs may also offer Supplemental Online Courses. Please contact the programs to find out of this is an option.
Colorado Online Learning
13300 West 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 303-339-4080
Email: mpena@col.k12.co.us
Website: http://www.col.k12.co.us
Grades Served: 9-12 (with advanced Middle School
options)
Summary: Colorado Online Learning (COL) collaborates with schools to provide affordable, high-quality, standards-based supplemental online coursework. COL offers over 70 courses across the high school curriculum. COL teachers are all Colorado-licensed, highly-qualified, and teach courses with an average student to teacher ratio of less then 18:1. COL is not a full-time cyberschool it is an online education program that supplements, or adds to, the course offerings of a local school.
Cherry Creek School District
4700 S. Yosemite Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone:
303-773-1184
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.co.us/
Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy
1829
Denver West Drive #27
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-982-6770
Email:
learnonline@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/online/
Grades
Served: 9-12
Summit
High Online
150 School Road
Frisco, CO 80443
Phone: 970-368-1100
Website: http://www.summit.k12.co.us/shs/site/default.asp