Laurel Springs’ flexible, accredited online school is the education solution of choice for previously homeschooled or brick-and-mortar K-12 students.
QUICK FACTS
Is online school easy?
When do online school students take classes?
Laurel Springs students have access to their classroom 24/7, giving them the freedom to complete coursework on their schedule.Do online schools offer a student community?
Students may work on their own, but they are never alone. Our student community is strong—students make connections lasting a lifetime.Do online students have access to teachers?
Teachers offer authentic, personal feedback on every assignment and students have access to a live help room.
Community at their fingertips
Students have plenty of social opportunities in online school programs. Laurel Springs’ vibrant social community has 30+ clubs and activities, including in-person and virtual field trips and hangouts. Beginning in 7th grade, students have access to our secure, private social network to engage with their peers through discussion forums and posts.
Academic support every step of the way
Our faculty is always there for students. Not only do one hundred percent of our teachers have advanced degrees, but they also provide one-on-one, personalized feedback, hold office hours, and communicate consistently with students. Students also are guided by counselors throughout their academic journey, including college counselors for Upper School students.
Rigorous academic programs
While all of our programs lead to an optimized and well-rounded education, The Academy at Laurel Springs is an exclusive college-prep program for distinguished scholars in grades 6-12. Designed to inspire and challenge your student, The Academy prepares students and their like-minded peers to meet their personal and academic goals in higher education, future career plans, and beyond.
Proven Performance
Exceptional student outcomes for the Class of 2022
92%+
of students graduating in the Class of 2022 are college-bound
$8.2M
Class of 2022 graduates were awarded a reported $8.2M+ in Merit Scholarships
77%
of students scored 3 or higher on AP exams
Where are they now?
Class of 2022: |
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| Harvard University | Stanford University | California Institute of Technology |
| Duke University | Northwestern University | Dartmouth College |
| Brown University | Rice University | Cornell University |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | University of California-Berkeley | University of California-Los Angeles |
| Carnegie Mellon University | New York University | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor |
| University of Southern California | University of Virginia-Main Campus | University of Florida |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Wake Forest University | University of California-Santa Barbara |
| University of California-Irvine | University of California-San Diego | University of California-Davis |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Boston University | William & Mary |
| Northeastern University | University of Georgia | Lehigh University |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Florida State University |
| Pepperdine University | Santa Clara University | University of Maryland-College Park |
| University of Miami | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | George Washington University |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | American University | Fordham University |
| Indiana University | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Baylor University |
| Loyola Marymount University | Michigan State University | Stevens Institute of Technology |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | University of Iowa | |
Our online school fosters independence
Laurel Springs’ flexible program allowed Raven, now an undergraduate student at William & Mary, to volunteer, intern, and hike at any time. With the help of our academics and supportive faculty, Raven found independence, confidence, and connection.
Online School FAQs
Are online schools accredited?
While not all online schools are accredited, Laurel Springs meets the highest standards of academic excellence for an online private school and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia.Is online school free?
Only public online K-12 schools are free. Private online schools like Laurel Springs School require tuition. At Laurel Springs, full-time tuition is bundled for ease. And, we offer discounts for siblings, payments in full, and loyalty. We encourage you to consider what this investment means for your child and their future.How do online schools work?
It depends on the school. Some online schools teach courses live, but our K-12 online school is self-paced and mastery-based, allowing students to complete coursework at any time or place of their choosing.How do you start online schooling?
Some online schools have set enrollment dates in the fall. However, at Laurel Springs, your student can start school on almost any date throughout the school year thanks to our rolling admissions.Are online schools easier than traditional schools?
Laurel Springs' curriculum is just as rigorous, if not more, than traditional schools and online homeschooling programs. We offer a variety of elective, college-prep, AP, Honors, NCAA-approved, and UC a-g approved courses. We also offer a selective academic program, The Academy, for driven and gifted students. Explore our Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School to learn more.
