Pearson Online Academy review

Pearson Online Academy is the private, tuition-based sibling of Connections Academy, and it fills the gap for families whose state has no free option or who want more control over courses. Full-time high school tuition is $8,250 for the academic year, or $7,838 with the 5% pay-in-full discount, and the College and Career Readiness program is included. A student who joins for the second semester pays $4,850. Part-time high school courses cost $435 to $850 each, covering credit recovery, original credit, Honors and AP and NCAA-eligible courses, and summer school uses the same per-course model. The school says certified online teachers teach every class and that students can take classes anytime and from anywhere. The main drawback is price next to public online schools, and families on a monthly plan should note the $25 late fee and account suspension if a payment is more than 15 days late.

Who it is for

families outside public online school areas who want certified teachers

Price

High school (9 to 12) $8,250 per year, or $7,838 if paid in full; part-time high school courses from $435.

High School (9–12)** $8,250 $7,838
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Full-year high school tuition of $8,250 with a 5% pay-in-full discount
• College and Career Readiness program included for grades 6 to 12
• Part-time high school courses from $435 to $850 each
• Certified online teachers teach every class
• Summer school and credit recovery courses

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Paying in full cuts high school tuition to $7,838
• Strength: Part-time enrollment lets a student add single courses
• Strength: Open to families in states without a Connections Academy school
• Weakness: $8,250 a year is far more than tuition-free public options
• Weakness: Late monthly payments carry a $25 fee and account suspension
• Weakness: Second-semester enrollment still costs $4,850 for high school

Key facts

• Full-time high school: $8,250 per year
• Pay in full: $7,838 (5% off)
• Part-time course: $435 to $850
• Grades: K-12

Where it ranks

Pearson Online Academy is No. 2 in our Best Online High Schools verdict.