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Online High School Diploma for Teens

Your teen can earn their high school diploma online in as little as 9 months at their own pace with U.S. Career Institute’s DEAC accredited High School.

  • $49/month - Full details
  • 10-day money-back commitment
  • DEAC & MSA-CESS Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • 9+ months, depends on credit transfer
  • Instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • Up to 18 transfer credits accepted - Save up to $432! Full details
  • $49/month - Full details
  • 10-day money-back commitment
  • DDEAC & MSA-CESS Accredited
  • 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
  • 9+ months, depends on credit transfer
  • Instructor support
  • Start learning today - no waiting period!
  • Up to 18 transfer credits accepted - Save up to $432! Full details

Online high school programs are great for teens that are struggling in the traditional classroom. Whether they are struggling with their grades, acting out, dealing with bullies, have health issues, special needs, or are dealing with other issues, enrolling in an alternative high school, like an online school, can help the student find success. USCI online high school program for teens provides the flexibility that many students need to get back on track and get their diploma.

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Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 years specializing in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC & MSA-CESS Accredited

The DEAC & MSA-CESS are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in distance education, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

DEAC Accredited

The DEAC & MSA-CESS are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Why Online High School for Teens?

Online high school programs for teens offer a variety of benefits for students that find traditional schools difficult. Many traditional public schools struggle to provide a safe and productive environment. Bullies and negative peer groups can have a negative impact on students and can lead to absences and poor performance. In person classrooms can also be distracting, making it difficult for students to focus or stay on track. Online alternative high schools offer the possibility for students to study independently, where they won’t be distracted or encounter difficult situations with peer groups. USCI is proud to accept all students, regardless of their past school experience. Enroll today to get started!

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Classes & Curriculum

Our homeschool diploma programs are a total of 24 credits. Along with core classes in math, english, science and social studies, we offer a variety of electives, including career track electives where students can begin exploring possible careers for after graduation. While students will follow the course instructions in our online high school homeschool program, through our learning management system (LMS), we encourage parents to engage with their students frequently. While the program is self-paced, students are required to complete 0.5 credits every 30 days (1 class). Students who received credit via homeschool or a private unaccredited school should review the Homeschool or Private Unaccredited School documentation information found in the school catalog.

Credit Requirements

English4 Credits
Math3 Credits
Science3 Credits
Social Science3.5 Credits
Required Electives2 Credits
Vocational Electives4 Credits
More Electives4.5 Credits
Total24 Credits

What's Inside the Course

Beginner-Friendly Lessons

Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum

Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

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Program Reviews

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The online high school program is great so far. It is less stressful on my mental health and more manageable for my day to day life. It only takes me less than a few hours total to finish lessons and the work I do online is kinda easy so far. I'm glad I've signed up for this program.

Gianni High School Student

We've gotten fast responses to our questions and the instructors have been proactive in reaching out to us. This is our first semester with U.S. Career Institute and we're looking forward to the rest of Abby's learning experience here.

Will S. Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I have about a million questions before transitioning my teenager from public school to this program and they were AMAZING! The people I was working with were very responsive, answered everything and were so helpful. My daughter started today and I can't wait to see how it goes from here.

Glenna Parent/Guardian of High School Student

I decided to go back to high school after experiencing chronic health issues that prevented me from graduating. Now that I am graduated, I plan to go to my local college to study chemistry. USCI definitely prepared me for my college major with their amazing science classes. I originally enrolled in USCI after I saw an ad on YouTube, I decided it was time to move on to better things. My favorite part about USCI High School student was actually the staff. I had to have emailed them over 50 times and they always loved to help me. What sets USCI apart from other online schools is definitely how much they care about the quality of coursework and their students. I would recommend USCI High School to anyone looking to graduate because you could go at your own pace, while getting a great education. My advice to anyone still in high school or wanting to go back: absolutely go for it. I will be starting college this summer and I would have never done it without USCI!

Emma R. High School Student

My experience was great. I was able to get my son in school with no problem and now he is about to finish and become a high school graduate.

Tyra Parent/Guardian of High School Student

Tuition & Financing

We are committed to making our online high school flexible and affordable. With our low, monthly payment options, it is possible to get your online high school diploma, without breaking the bank! Make an investment in yourself today with our high-quality education at an affordable price.

Option 1: PAY IN FULL

SAVE $150

$849

Technology Charges waived

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Option 2: Monthly Auto Payments

$999*

$49 Monthly Payment

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*Plus annual $49 technology charge

**First payment is or includes your technology charge for year 1

10-Day Money-Back Commitment

After you receive your first lesson, you have 10 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you. Learn more.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

10-Day Money-Back Commitment

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Learning Materials Included

Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Everything’s included – no hidden fees after enrollment.

Student Support

Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, as well as student services to support you throughout your program.

Tuition FAQs

How to Enroll

We are an open enrollment school. If you meet the requirements below, you will be accepted.

  • 1

    Provide us with basic information - Our form asks for your name, email, phone, date of birth and education level. You must be at least 13 years old, have completed 8th grade, and be able to read and write in English. Students will be required to self-attest completion of 8th grade by providing the school name, address, and date of attendance. For students under 18, a parent or guardian is required to complete the agreement.

  • 2

    Pay for your tuition: You can pay-in-full or choose our monthly payment plan.

  • 3

    Sign the enrollment agreement and disclosures

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Program FAQs

Many factors influence the total price of our high school program, whether you’re transferring credits into the program and the payment plan you choose. Visit our high school tuition page to get more information about costs and our payment plan options.

USCI offers a couple of different payment options, our most popular is our low $49 monthly payment plan! Learn more by visiting our financing page.

Yes! USCI accepts up to 18 credits from previous high school experience. We believe it is important to maximize transfer credits and will evaluate all transcripts within one week after we receive them and help students create their learning plans based on the credits that are accepted. All transcripts must be submitted within 75 days of enrollment in order to be considered. Visit our transfer credit page for more information.

USCI allows students to gain up to 1 elective credit for relevant work experience as defined in the student catalog under the work-credit affidavit section.

Once a student enrolls, students should complete 6 credits per year to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (please see the catalog for SAP policy details), for a total of 24 credits to complete the program. Students may take up to 30 days to complete courses valued at 0.5 credits and 60 days to complete courses valued at 1 credit. USCI High School may open an additional course at the discretion of the Registrar, provided students have shown they currently meet and can continue meeting Standard Academic Progress requirements as outlined in this catalog. Students interested in taking more than one course at a time may email the registrar at hsregistrar@ uscareerinstitute.edu.

U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). And Middle States Association Commission on Secondary Schools. The DEAC and MSA-CESS are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Once you have enrolled in our online high school you will receive immediate access to get started with your first course, HS002- Strategies for Academic Success.

Students must be at least 13 years old to enroll in our online high school. Parents or guardians must approve enrollments for students under 18 years old.

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*Bureau of Labor and Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment, 2020 on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2021/data-on-display/education-pays.htm (visited January 24, 2022). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Earnings and Unemployment Rates by Educational Attainment includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.

USCI does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution or acceptance of its diploma to meet college entrance requirements or requirements of potential employers. The acceptance of transfer academic credits and academic credentials to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Courses in U.S. Career Institute’s high school program may or may not transfer to other institutions and depends solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination.