Learn from the Comfort of Home, with Full Support.
Now enrolling Ohio students in grades K–12 for the 2026–2027 school year!
Virtual Prep Academy of Ohio is a flexible, fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for K–12 students statewide.
Real teachers. Live classes. Daily support. Your child learns from home in a calmer environment, and still has classmates, teachers, and advisors who know them by name. We have AP options and college credit pathways available for students ready to take them.
How to Enroll in Three Simple Steps
- Create Your Parent Portal Account
Click the button above to start your enrollment. - Submit Your Required Documents
We’ll walk you through everything you need, including residency, immunizations, and transcripts. - Confirmation and Welcome
Once complete, our enrollment team will reach out to confirm and finalize your child’s start.
Have questions or need help? Call us at (216) 393-8219 or email enrollment@vprepoh.org.
Why Families Choose Us
Hundreds of Ohio families have already chosen Virtual Prep Academy of Ohio for a better, more individualized way to educate from home. We make the process simple so your child can start learning faster.
What Makes Virtual Prep Academy Different?
- Certified Teachers: Licensed educators who support and guide your child.
- 100% Online: Learn from anywhere in Ohio.
- Individualized: School that fits your family’s lifestyle.
- Accredited Curriculum: Meets or exceeds all Ohio state education standards.
We Care Deeply About All Children
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition); ethnicity (such as race, color, national origin, and ancestry); religion; disability (mental or physical or reasonable accommodation); age; marital status; or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance or regulation.
The school adheres to all provisions of federal law related to students with disabilities, including, but not limited to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (“IDEA”).
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must reside in the state of Ohio to be eligible for enrollment.
- Age eligibility per Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio Education Code is as follows:
Kindergarten: Must be age 5 by September 1st of the current school year.
PROOF OF STUDENT IDENTITY & GUARDIANSHIP: Copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, place and date of birth, and legal guardian(s). If the birth certificate is not available, your alternate option is a combination of Proof of Guardianship (court documentation) and Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit).
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Documentation that proves the residency of the student and his/her primary parent/legal guardian. When the child lives with the legal guardian and the proof of residency documentation is in the legal guardian’s name any one of these documents is accepted. If you are unable to provide any of the below documents, contact the school office.
• Utility Bill (electric, gas, water, or sewer); Resident name and property address must appear on the bill; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment. Please note that disconnect notices, final bill statements, and billing envelopes are not accepted.
• Mortgage Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment.
• Lease or Rental Agreement that specifies start and end date of the agreement; must be dated and include names and signatures of the lessee and the lessor (typically this if the first and last pages of the agreement).
• Original Mortgage/Closing Paperwork such as the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement.
• Pay Stub that includes employer name and address; also, must have guardians name, address and be dated.
• Bank Statement; must show Legal Guardian’s name, current physical address and be dated within 30 days
• Active Military Orders; must show Legal Guardian’s name and current physical address
• An Affidavit of Residency must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public. The Notary Public must sign and seal the affidavit within 30 days of the registration forms being submitted, and the original, hard copy affidavit must be submitted.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
What does it cost TO ENROLL?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio is a public school, therefore there is no tuition associated with enrollment. However, any cost associated with field trips and extracurricular activities is the responsibility of the parent.
WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio currently enrolls grades K-12
WHAT SUBJECTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?
We offer traditional core and elective courses options depending on the grade level.
WILL MY STUDENT HAVE A Ohio-CREDENTIALED TEACHER?
Yes. Our teachers hold current Ohio teaching credentials.
DOES THE SCHOOL SUPPLY COURSE MATERIALS?
The school offers the opportunity for each family to request a loaned computer at no expense. Elementary students receive a workbook, but most course materials are digital and accessed online.
CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ACCELERATED LEARNERS OR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS GIFTED?
The very nature of an online program can allow for acceleration. Our individualized approach allows teachers to assess students to find their challenge point in the elementary grades.
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