Our Mission
Top Online High Schools researches, ranks, and reviews online high schools so families can compare options in one place. Each school profile covers accreditation status, grade levels served, diploma track, enrollment requirements, state authorization where available, and what learning looks like day to day (live classes vs self-paced, teacher access, proctoring, and pacing rules). Rankings are updated quarterly to reflect policy changes, pricing updates, new program launches, and shifts in student support or outcomes reporting. The scoring methodology weighs factors such as accreditation and oversight, academic offerings (AP, honors, career pathways), transparency on costs and fees, student support services, and evidence of performance when schools publish it. Reviews call out trade-offs, such as limited electives, strict attendance windows, higher per-credit costs, or reduced access to clubs, labs, and in-person services compared with local schools. The site also flags common deal-breakers like non-transferable credits, unclear diploma legitimacy, or extra fees for transcripts, exams, or proctoring. Readers can use the rankings to shortlist schools, then verify fit by matching schedule, learning format, and credit-transfer rules to their district or college plans. Full rankings and methodology are available on the site for side-by-side comparisons.
Unbiased
We maintain strict editorial independence. No provider can pay to influence their ranking.
Tested
Every provider is mystery shopped to verify their customer service claims.
Verified
We check licenses, insurance, and legal standing so you don't have to.
The Ranking Factors
Verified Reviews
Credentials Check
Mystery Shopping
Pricing Transparency
Eligibility Criteria
Local Reach
Global reach, providing online education to students worldwide
Experience
A minimum of five years experience in online education
Impact
A minimum of 500 graduates in the previous three years