Online Public High School Program
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri
High school students in Missouri deserve an education that works for them. Virtual Prep Academy of Missouri is a tuition-free, fully accredited, and flexible online high school serving students in grades 9-12. Students can pursue the credits necessary to earn their diploma while preparing for college or a career without the social pressures and strict schedule conflicts of traditional high schools. You don’t have to wait until next school year to get started online.
How Online High School Works
Our online high school offers a flexible learning environment. Students attend a mix of live virtual classes and independent, self-paced coursework. Certified teachers, structured pathways, and student success coordinators keep your child on track for graduation and engaged. Online tools and a mix of learning methods are all part of how Virtual Prep Missouri online learning works.
Flexible Structure with Live and Self-Paced Lessons
Students balance structured routines with the freedom to complete work on their schedule. This helps them master time management and prioritization.
Certified Teachers and Academic Coaches
State-licensed teachers deliver live instruction and lectures and provide students with 1:1 check-ins to support their learning goals. Parents also have access to regular check-ins with the teacher when necessary.
Tools that Prepare Students for Digital Literacy and Independence
Our interactive learning platform helps students build the 21st-century skills they need to thrive through multimedia tools, regular writing practice, and assessments.
Benefits of Online High School
Attending a virtual high school in Missouri gives students a new opportunity to thrive in a school that’s meant for them. Our personalized, safe, and flexible learning environment helps your child, whether they need to recover credits or pursue advanced college prep that traditional schools may not provide.
Learn from Home, Free from Distractions and Peer Pressure
Students learn in a secure setting (their home) that reduces bullying, stress, and classroom distractions that might keep them from success.
Work at Your Own Pace, with Real-Time Support
Students with part-time jobs, sports commitments, health needs, or other responsibilities thrive in the flexibility of an online high school. Learners work independently with meaningful support systems to stay on track.
Stay on Track Toward Your Goals
No matter their post-graduate goals, our teachers and advisors help students stay on track for graduation milestones and plan their next steps.
Accredited Online High School Curriculum
Our Missouri online academic learning curriculum aligns with state standards and focuses on future readiness. Students who attend our accredited online high school in Missouri engage with core classes and electives to match their goals. Available subjects include:
- Core subjects that include English, math, science, and social studies
- Electives focusing on career prep, tech, art, and foreign language
- Advanced coursework that tackles test prep, credit recovery, and other goals
Curriculum, Grades 9-12
Algebra I
Algebra 1 (1 of 2) explores the application of properties to simplify expressions with exponents and radicals, relationships between rational and irrational numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, applying knowledge of linear equations and inequalities to solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities, applying operations on polynomials, factoring quadratic expressions, and solving quadratic equations using different methods.
Algebra 1 (2 of 2) explores the analysis of different types of functions presented as equations, graphs, tables, and verbal descriptions, identifying key features applied to real-world problems, using key features to compare different types of functions, transformations of functions, statistics, interpreting and analyzing data sets, as well as causation and correlation.
Algebra II
Algebra 2 (1 of 2) explores solving quadratic equations with complex solutions and performing operations on polynomials. It uses polynomial identities to solve problems, analyzes polynomial functions using different representations, and solves polynomial equations graphically. It also works with rational functions and performs arithmetic operations on rational functions to graph them.
Algebra 2 (2 of 2) explores radical equations, rewriting expressions involving radicals, and graphing and solving radical equations. Trigonometry concepts include ratios and using the unit circle to understand them, graph sine, cosine, and tangent functions, and use key features to prove and apply trigonometric identities.
Geometry
Geometry (1 of 2) explores writing formal proofs and constructing geometric figures. Topics include transformations to explain the concepts of congruent and similar figures, focusing on the properties of congruent and similar triangles. Properties are proved with postulates, theorems, and formal proofs, as well as trigonometric ratios and their applications to real-world situations.
Geometry (2 of 2) explores writing formal proofs and constructing geometric figures. Topics include slopes, midpoints, distance formulas focusing on their applications in coordinate proofs, theorems about circles, concepts related to circles, and two- and three-dimensional figures and probability.
Biology
Biology (1 of 2) examines the basics of biochemistry and how it helps understand biological systems on Earth. Students will use logical thinking to identify relationships and draw conclusions. The course covers the building blocks of biochemistry, individual cells, cell membranes, cell division, reproduction, cell energy and metabolism, and photosynthesis.
Biology (2 of 2) examines the basics of genetics, natural selection, ecology, model how matter and energy flow through ecosystems, and the technology to see the larger context and implications. Topics included: biological research topics of ethical guidelines in new biotechnology.
Physical Science
Physical Science (1 of 2) examines science and covers how methods and tools provide scientists with meaningful results. Topics include chemistry to interpret chemical names, formulas, equations, and models to discover the types and properties of reactions and nuclear reactions and their uses, historical perspectives, and social impacts.
Physical Science (2 of 2) explores physics, introduces topics in engineering, and explains the ways scientists think, communicate, and do their jobs. The topics of motion and force, including the motion of fluids and Newton’s law, build a foundation for exploring thermodynamics, energy, work, machines, waves, electricity, and magnetism.
English 9
English I (1 of 2) explores reading, writing, and analysis using both informational and literary texts, as well as comparing texts in different mediums. Readings include The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald, among others, to demonstrate an understanding of textual evidence, themes, central ideas, inferences, word choice, figurative and connotative language, and grammar and usage. Writings include a personal narrative (memoir) and a literary analysis.
English I (2 of 2) explores reading, writing, and analysis using informational and literary texts. Readings include Anthem by Ayn Rand, among other texts of varying periods, to demonstrate concepts such as textual evidence, themes, central ideas, characters, inferences, rhetorical techniques, structure and style, and arguments and claims. Writing topics include grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, style manuals, phrases, and clauses, culminating in informational and argument essays.
English 10
English II (1 of 2) examines reading, writing, and analysis of informational texts, argument texts, and videos to demonstrate understanding of explicit and inferred meaning, textual evidence, central ideas, arguments and claims, organizational structures, figurative and rhetorical language, and the effect of word choice on tone. Skill building focuses on spelling, grammar, usage, punctuation, domain-specific vocabulary, context clues, and affixes. Writing topics include an informational essay and an argument essay.
English II (2 of 2) explores reading, writing, and analysis of literary texts from around the world and across history. Readings include Antigone by Sophocles, among others, to demonstrate an understanding of textual evidence, themes, inferences, characterization, figurative language, figures of speech, and literary devices, as well as building a foundational knowledge of context clues, word nuances, affixes, phrases, clauses, and parallel construction. Writing topics include a literary analysis essay and a personal narrative essay.
US History
US History (1 of 2) explores European exploration and the impact Europeans had on the lives of those native to North America. Topics included the development of the English colonies in North America, the causes and effects of the American Revolution, the ratification of the Constitution, the causes of the War of 1812, analysis of sectionalism as a common thread, westward expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Indian Wars, immigration, and the Second Industrial Revolution.
US History (2 of 2) traces pivotal events in American history and presidential administrations as the 21st century dawns. Topics include the Gilded Age, Progressive Era, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, proxy conflicts like the Vietnam War and the Korean War, technology innovations, global communications, and terrorism.
World History
World History (1 of 2) explores key events and historical developments from hunter-gatherer societies to the Industrial Revolution. Beginning with the analysis of prehistoric people from the Paleolithic era to the Agricultural Revolution, the course follows the rise and fall of early empires including the Roman Empire. Topics included: The Crusades, feudalism, the plague, Asian empires and trade routes, effects of the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation, and important revolutions that shaped history.
World History (2 of 2) traces the developments of the last 250 years by examining the origins of modern Western imperialism and analyzing the cultural, economic, and political impacts on Africa and Asia. Topics include the influence of the Industrial Revolution, the effects of imperialism and nationalism on World War I, how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of fascism in Europe and the start of World War II, 20th-century warfare, the Armenian Genocide, and the Holocaust.
- Art History Modern
- Art History Origins
- French
- Health
- High School Career Discovery
- Keyboarding Touch Systems
- Learning in a Digital World
- Personal and Family Finance
- Physical Education-High School
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Workplace and Internship Readiness
Electives will vary by grade and offering
CREDIT RECOVERY
Our Credit Recovery courses are designed to serve students seeking to recapture credit for courses previously taken. Our credit recovery courses are the same scope and sequence as the original credit courses, however, some teacher-graded assignments have been removed from the course to accelerate the student’s path.
Graduating from an Online High School
Missouri Virtual Prep’s approach to online education focuses on helping students earn the credits they need to eventually graduate with a state-recognized diploma. Whether catching up on courses or preparing for college, your online education supports long-term success.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete the required credits in core subjects and electives and meet state testing benchmarks. As a fully accredited online high school, VPREP of Missouri helps students accomplish these goals.
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Students have several options after graduation; they can pursue a two- or four-year college degree, military service, or enter the workforce with the foundation of their education. Many students even decide to pursue career technical education (CTE) courses at Virtual Prep Academy that include business, healthcare, IT, and more.
Student Success Stories
From earning scholarships to overcoming setbacks, Missouri online high school grads prove that online school can be the launchpad for a brighter future. How do we know? More than 90% of VPREP families report their experience as rewarding and satisfactory.
Teacher and Peer Interactions
Attending online high school classes in Missouri doesn’t mean complete freedom to do whatever you want without boundaries. Nor does it mean cutting important social connections with peers and teachers. Students build community through live classes, clubs, peer collaboration, and instructor engagement.
Parental Resources
As a parent or guardian, you’re invested in your child’s success. We help our students’ learning coaches stay abreast of their child’s academic progress with weekly updates, learning tools, and tech support. Our online parent and student resources help students grow independent and keep families informed and empowered.
Ensuring Student Success
Virtual Prep Academy of Missouri helps students attain the educational success they need to pursue their goals. Beginning in elementary school, our online education platform builds student achievement from the ground up, through middle school and beyond. Educational continuity options even allow families who move out of Missouri to continue their online learning journey in their new home.
FAQs
Find quick answers to the most common questions about online high school.
Is Missouri’s Virtual Prep online high school free?
Yes! Virtual Prep Academy of Missouri is a tuition-free online high school for Missouri students in grades 9-12.
How does Missouri Virtual Prep’s high school work?
Students attend live class sessions with a structured schedule and complete self-paced coursework on their schedule.
Do colleges accept online high school credits from Missouri?
Many colleges will accept credits from an online high school as part of your child’s diploma, but it’s best to check with the school’s admissions department to verify that information.
What does the coursework look like for online high schools in Missouri?
Online high schools in Missouri teach all of the same subjects that traditional, classroom-based public schools do.
Enroll Today in Virtual Prep Academy of Missouri’s Online High School
To thrive in a virtual learning environment that is responsive to everyone’s needs, flexible in scheduling, and prepares students for a brighter future, enroll in online high school in Missouri today.