Intro

Finding the right homeschool charter school in California can be overwhelming. Every charter offers different learning models, educational funds, enrichment opportunities, learning centers, virtual programs, curriculum options, and service areas. This directory brings everything together in one place so you can quickly compare schools and find the program that best fits your family’s needs.

Search California Charter School Profiles

Use the searchable directory below to explore detailed profiles for California homeschool charter schools and online public school programs. Search by school name or browse the dropdown menu to compare learning models, educational funds, parent teaching requirements, enrichment classes, virtual options, learning centers, technology, special education services, and more.

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Disclaimer

Information is provided for educational purposes and is updated regularly. Charter school programs, educational funds, county service areas, enrollment policies, and program offerings may change. Always verify current information directly with the charter school before enrolling.

Compare California Charter Schools at a Glance

Charter School	Primary Learning Model	100% Home-Based	Learning Centers	Virtual Academy	Hybrid Program	Educational Funds	Primary Counties Served*	Grades
Blue Ridge Academy	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	❌	✅	Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura & others	TK–12
Cabrillo Point Academy	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	❌	✅	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego & others	TK–12
California Virtual Academies (CAVA)	Fully Online	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Statewide	TK–12
CalPac	Fully Online	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Multiple California counties	TK–12
Compass Charter Schools	Multiple Program Options	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	Los Angeles, San Diego, Yolo & surrounding areas	TK–12
Connections Academy	Fully Online	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Statewide	TK–12
Coachella Valley Independent Study	Independent Study	✅	Limited	Limited	❌	Varies	Riverside County	K–12
Elevate K-12	Virtual Instruction	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Varies by partner district	K–12
Epic Charter Schools	Multiple Program Options	✅	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	Southern California counties	TK–12
Excel Academy	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino & others	TK–12
Golden Valley Charter School	Independent Study	✅	Limited	Limited	❌	✅	Northern & Central California (varies)	TK–12
Gorman Learning Center	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	Limited	✅	Varies	Los Angeles, San Bernardino	TK–12
Granite Mountain Charter School	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	❌	✅	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles & others	TK–12
Heartland Charter School	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	❌	✅	Southern California counties	TK–12
iLEAD California	Multiple Program Options	❌	✅	Limited	✅	Varies	Los Angeles, Kern & surrounding areas	TK–12
Innovation Learning Academy (ILA)	Independent Study + Learning Center	✅	✅	Limited	✅	Varies	Los Angeles County	TK–12
IQ Academy California	Fully Online	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Statewide	K–12
Julian Charter School	Independent Study	✅	Limited	Limited	Optional	✅	San Diego, Riverside, Imperial & surrounding areas	TK–12
Method Schools	Hybrid	❌	✅	✅	✅	N/A	Southern California	6–12
Mission Vista Academy	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles & others	TK–12
Options for Youth	Blended Learning	❌	✅	Limited	✅	N/A	Multiple Southern California locations	7–12
Oxford Preparatory Academy	Hybrid / Classroom	❌	✅	Limited	✅	N/A	Orange County	TK–8
Pacific Coast Academy	Multiple Program Options	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	Southern California counties	TK–12
Pivot Charter School	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Southern California counties	TK–12
Proximity Learning	Virtual Instruction	❌	❌	✅	❌	N/A	Partner districts only	K–12
River Oaks Academy	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	Optional	✅	Ventura, Santa Barbara & nearby areas	TK–12
Sage Oak Charter Schools	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego & others	TK–12
SCALE Leadership Academy	Independent Study	✅	Limited	Limited	❌	✅	Southern California	TK–12
Sky Mountain Charter School	Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	❌	✅	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles & others	TK–12
Springs Charter Schools	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	Varies	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura & others	TK–12
Suncoast Preparatory Academy	Independent Study	✅	Limited	Limited	❌	Varies	Southern California	K–12
Taylion Academy	Multiple Program Options	✅	✅	✅	✅	Varies	Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino & surrounding areas	TK–12

* Primary Counties Served summarizes the major service areas these programs advertise. Many charter schools serve additional counties or adjust their service areas over time, so families should verify current eligibility directly with the school before applying.

California Charter School Feature Chart

Charter School	Parent Chooses Curriculum	Credentialed Teacher	Live Online Classes	Community Providers	Vendor Program	Enrichment Classes	Field Trips	Parent Teaching Required	Best For
Blue Ridge Academy	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Traditional homeschool families
Cabrillo Point Academy	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Flexible homeschooling
California Virtual Academies (CAVA)	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Full-time online students
CalPac	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Virtual learning
Compass Charter Schools	✅	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	Families wanting flexibility
Connections Academy	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Structured online education
Coachella Valley Independent Study	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Varies	Limited	Limited	✅	Riverside County families
Elevate K-12	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	Live virtual instruction
Epic Charter Schools	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Personalized learning
Excel Academy	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Flexible homeschool + enrichment
Golden Valley Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	Limited	✅	Independent homeschool
Gorman Learning Center	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	✅	Families wanting learning centers
Granite Mountain Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Parent-directed homeschool
Heartland Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Southern California homeschool
iLEAD California	Partial	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	Partial	Project-based learners
Innovation Learning Academy (ILA)	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	✅	Local independent study
IQ Academy California	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Full-time virtual school
Julian Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	Flexible independent study
Method Schools	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Hybrid middle/high school
Mission Vista Academy	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Personalized learning
Options for Youth	❌	✅	Limited	❌	❌	Limited	Limited	❌	Credit recovery & alternative education
Oxford Preparatory Academy	❌	✅	Limited	❌	❌	✅	Limited	❌	Hybrid/classroom learning
Pacific Coast Academy	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Independent study homeschool
Pivot Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	Independent & hybrid learning
Proximity Learning	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	Live online instruction
River Oaks Academy	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	Home-based learning
Sage Oak Charter Schools	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Families wanting maximum flexibility
SCALE Leadership Academy	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	Limited	✅	Traditional homeschooling
Sky Mountain Charter School	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Parent-directed homeschool
Springs Charter Schools	✅	✅	Limited	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	Families wanting multiple learning options
Suncoast Preparatory Academy	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	Independent study
Taylion Academy	✅	✅	Limited	Limited	Limited	✅	Limited	✅	Flexible learning options

Compare California Homeschool Charter Schools Comparison Table

You can either look at the side by side chart for 3 charters at a time or download the Master List with all charters listed so far on excel spread sheet below. It is free to download.

California Charter School Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Blue Ridge Academy	Cabrillo Point Academy	California Virtual Academies (CAVA)
Primary Learning Model	Independent Study Homeschool	Personalized Homeschool / Independent Study	Full-Time Online Public School
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No (teacher-led online program)
Learning Centers	✅ Regional support & events	❌ No permanent learning center model	❌ No
Virtual Academy	Limited	Blended virtual & in-person support	✅ Yes
Hybrid Program	❌	❌	❌
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (planning amounts)	❌ No homeschool educational funds
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes, with teacher approval	❌ School curriculum provided
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Community Providers / Vendors	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No vendor program
Vendor Program	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Technology Provided	✅ Available	✅ Technology can be purchased with planning amounts (subject to approval)	✅ School provides required technology for eligible students
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	High school options available	High school options vary	✅ Honors & AP available
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	✅ Available
Student Clubs	Limited	Community events & activities	✅ Yes
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Southern California service area	Orange, Riverside, San Diego & Imperial Counties (including the Coachella Valley service area)	Statewide
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	TK–12
Best For	Families wanting flexible parent-directed homeschooling	Families wanting curriculum choice, educational funds, vendors, and enrichment	Families wanting a structured full-time online public school

Notes

Blue Ridge Academy

• Parent-directed independent study with credentialed teacher support.
• Offers educational funds, approved vendors, enrichment opportunities, and field trips.
• Best suited for families who want flexibility while remaining in a public charter model.

Cabrillo Point Academy

• Families receive planning amounts that can be used for curriculum, approved vendor classes, educational services, field trips, and certain technology purchases with teacher approval.
• Teachers and parents create personalized learning plans together, with flexible curriculum choices and a blend of virtual and in-person support.
• Serves TK–12 students in Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties (including the Coachella Valley service area).

California Virtual Academies (CAVA)

• Full-time online public school using California-credentialed teachers.
• Offers live online instruction, AP and honors courses, dual/concurrent enrollment opportunities, clubs, extracurricular activities, and field trips.
• Tuition-free, with school technology support available for eligible students.

Feature	Epic California Academy	Elite Academic Academy	Golden Valley Charter School
Primary Learning Model	Personalized Independent Study + Online	Independent Study, Homeschool, Virtual & Blended Academies	Independent Study
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes (homeschool pathway)	✅ Yes (Homeschool Academy)	✅ Yes
Learning Centers	Limited	Limited	Limited
Virtual Academy	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Hybrid Program	Limited	✅ Yes	❌ No
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Community Providers	Limited	✅ Yes	Limited
Vendor Program	Limited	✅ Yes	Limited
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Technology Provided	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Verify with school
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	✅ Yes	Varies by academy	High school options
Dual Enrollment	Available	Verify by location	Verify with school
Student Clubs	✅ Yes	Limited	Limited
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Southern California	Multiple Southern California counties	Northern California service area
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	TK–12
Best For	Families wanting flexible online + homeschool support	Families wanting maximum curriculum flexibility with teacher support	Families seeking traditional independent-study homeschooling

Highlights

Epic California Academy

• Personalized TK–12 public charter school with flexible scheduling and one-on-one teacher support. Students can work at their own pace while also participating in live virtual classes.

Elite Academic Academy

• Offers three pathways—Homeschool, Virtual, and Blended Academies. Parents work closely with a California-credentialed teacher, can choose from multiple curriculum options, and have access to educational funds and community partners.

Golden Valley Charter School

• Independent-study charter with certificated teacher supervision, educational funding, and enrichment opportunities. Students complete assigned work on an independent-study schedule with regular teacher oversight.

Feature	Granite Mountain Charter School	Heartland Charter School	iLEAD California
Primary Learning Model	Independent Study	Independent Study	Personalized Learning / Project-Based
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ Multiple program options
Learning Centers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Virtual Academy	Limited	Limited	Limited
Hybrid Program	❌	❌	✅ Yes
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Varies by program
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Partial
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	Limited	Limited	Limited
Community Providers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Vendor Program	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Technology Provided	Available	Available	Available by program
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	High school options	High school options	High school options
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	Varies
Student Clubs	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles and additional counties	Southern California counties	Los Angeles, Kern and surrounding areas
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	TK–12
Best For	Families wanting maximum homeschool flexibility with educational funds	Families seeking traditional parent-directed homeschooling	Families interested in project-based learning and blended options

Feature	Granite Mountain Charter School	Heartland Charter School	iLEAD California
Primary Learning Model	Independent Study	Independent Study	Personalized Learning / Project-Based
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ Multiple program options
Learning Centers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Virtual Academy	Limited	Limited	Limited
Hybrid Program	❌	❌	✅ Yes
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Varies by program
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Partial
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	Limited	Limited	Limited
Community Providers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Vendor Program	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Technology Provided	Available	Available	Available by program
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	High school options	High school options	High school options
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	Varies
Student Clubs	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles and additional counties	Southern California counties	Los Angeles, Kern and surrounding areas
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	TK–12
Best For	Families wanting maximum homeschool flexibility with educational funds	Families seeking traditional parent-directed homeschooling	Families interested in project-based learning and blended options

Verified highlights

Mission Vista Academy

• Offers planning amounts that can be used for curriculum, approved vendors, school-related items, and technology with teacher approval.
• Provides more than 100 live virtual classes, a Virtual Elementary Academy, AP/Honors courses, park days, and multiple personalized learning programs.
• Serves portions of Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties.

Pacific Coast Academy

• Planning amounts may be used for curriculum, approved vendor classes, school-related items, and technology.
• Supports approved educational vendors and enrichment programs and serves San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.

Verified highlights

Mission Vista Academy

• Offers planning amounts that can be used for curriculum, approved vendors, school-related items, and technology with teacher approval.
• Provides more than 100 live virtual classes, a Virtual Elementary Academy, AP/Honors courses, park days, and multiple personalized learning programs.
• Serves portions of Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties.

Pacific Coast Academy

• Planning amounts may be used for curriculum, approved vendor classes, school-related items, and technology.
• Supports approved educational vendors and enrichment programs and serves San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.

Feature	SCALE Leadership Academy	Sky Mountain Charter School	Springs Charter Schools
Primary Learning Model	Independent Study	Independent Study	Multiple Program Options (Independent Study, Hybrid, Learning Centers, Virtual)
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (Independent Study Programs)
Learning Centers	Limited	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Virtual Academy	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Hybrid Program	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Varies by Program
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (Independent Study Programs)
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Community Providers	Limited	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Vendor Program	Limited	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Technology Provided	Available	Available	Available
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	High School Options	High School Options	✅ AP / Honors Available
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	Available
Student Clubs	Limited	Limited	✅ Yes
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Southern California	Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles & surrounding counties	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura & additional counties
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	TK–12
Best For	Families wanting traditional independent-study homeschooling	Families wanting flexible parent-directed homeschooling with optional enrichment	Families wanting the widest variety of homeschool, hybrid, virtual, and learning center options

Feature	Suncoast Charter School	Taylion Academy	Options for Youth
Primary Learning Model	Independent Study Homeschool	Multiple Learning Pathways (Homeschool, Independent Study, Online, In-Person)	Blended Learning / Independent Study
100% Home-Based	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (Homeschool Program)	❌ No
Learning Centers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Virtual Academy	Limited	✅ Yes	Limited
Hybrid Program	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Educational Funds	✅ Yes	Varies by Program	❌ No
Parent Chooses Curriculum	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (Homeschool Program)	❌ School-directed
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	Limited	✅ Yes	Limited
Community Providers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Vendor Program	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Enrichment Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Field Trips	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	Limited
Technology Provided	Available	✅ Available	✅ Available
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Honors / AP Courses	High School Options	✅ High School Options	High School Options
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	Varies
Student Clubs	Limited	✅ Yes	Limited
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	High School Diploma
Counties Served	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego	Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo (program dependent)	Multiple Southern California locations
Grades	TK–12	TK–12	7–12
Best For	Families wanting a traditional homeschool charter with educational funds, vendors, and community support	Families wanting flexibility to choose between homeschool, online, in-person, or independent study	Students needing a flexible alternative high school or credit recovery program

Verified highlights

Suncoast Charter School

• Built around a homeschool independent-study model where parents are the primary educators and credentialed Education Specialists provide guidance.
• Provides educational funds ($3,800 for TK–8 and $4,000 for grades 9–12, subject to program rules), approved community partners, field trips, enrichment opportunities, and serves Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and nearby counties.

Taylion Academy

• Offers multiple pathways including Homeschool, Independent Study, Online, and In-Person learning, allowing families to choose the level of structure that fits their needs.
• Homeschool students receive support from credentialed Education Specialists and may participate in virtual classes, community-provider classes, enrichment activities, and learning-center programs.

Options for Youth

• Alternative public charter program focused on blended learning and independent study, primarily serving secondary students (grades 7–12). Students receive instruction from credentialed teachers at learning centers with flexible scheduling. It is not a parent-directed homeschool model.

Feature	Method Schools	IQ Academy California (Los Angeles)	Proximity Learning
Primary Learning Model	Online / Hybrid Public Charter	Full-Time Online Public School	Live Virtual Instruction Provider
100% Home-Based	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Learning Centers	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Virtual Academy	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Hybrid Program	✅ Select Programs	❌ No	❌ No
Educational Funds	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Parent Chooses Curriculum	❌ School Curriculum	❌ School Curriculum	❌ District Curriculum
Credentialed Teacher	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Live Online Classes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Community Providers	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Vendor Program	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No
Enrichment Classes	Limited	Limited	❌ No
Field Trips	Limited	Limited	❌ No
Technology Provided	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	District Dependent
Special Education (SPED)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	District Dependent
Honors / AP Courses	High School Options	✅ AP / Honors	District Dependent
Dual Enrollment	Varies	Varies	District Dependent
Student Clubs	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	❌ No
Graduation Path	High School Diploma	High School Diploma	Through Partner District
Counties Served	Southern California	Los Angeles & surrounding service area	School District Partnerships Throughout California
Grades	K–12 (varies by campus)	K–12	K–12
Best For	Families wanting a structured online charter with some hybrid opportunities	Students wanting a traditional full-time online public school	Districts needing live virtual teachers rather than homeschool families

Verified highlights

Method Schools

• Tuition-free public charter with primarily online instruction and some programs offering in-person support depending on campus.
• California-credentialed teachers deliver instruction, and students follow the school’s curriculum.
• Provides technology and student support services for enrolled students.

IQ Academy California (Los Angeles)

• Full-time online public school operated within the Stride/K12 network.
• Students attend scheduled live online classes taught by California-credentialed teachers.
• Offers honors, AP, extracurricular activities, and college/career readiness programs.

Proximity Learning

• Not a homeschool charter school.
• Provides live virtual teachers to partner public school districts.
• Students remain enrolled in their local public school while receiving instruction through Proximity Learning’s virtual classroom model.

These three are useful to include because many parents search for them alongside homeschool charter schools, but your comparison table clearly shows they are structured online public school options rather than parent-directed homeschool programs.

Verified highlights

Method Schools

• Tuition-free public charter with primarily online instruction and some programs offering in-person support depending on campus.
• California-credentialed teachers deliver instruction, and students follow the school’s curriculum.
• Provides technology and student support services for enrolled students.

IQ Academy California (Los Angeles)

• Full-time online public school operated within the Stride/K12 network.
• Students attend scheduled live online classes taught by California-credentialed teachers.
• Offers honors, AP, extracurricular activities, and college/career readiness programs.

Proximity Learning

• Not a homeschool charter school.
• Provides live virtual teachers to partner public school districts.
• Students remain enrolled in their local public school while receiving instruction through Proximity Learning’s virtual classroom model.

These three are useful to include because many parents search for them alongside homeschool charter schools, but your comparison table clearly shows they are structured online public school options rather than parent-directed homeschool programs.

Internal Links

• California Homeschool Charter Schools by County https://cahomeschoolhub.com/california-homeschool-charter-schools/
• California Charter Online Programs https://cahomeschoolhub.com/california-charter-online-programs/
• California Charter Learning Centers https://cahomeschoolhub.com/california-charter-learning-centers/
• California Homeschool Guide https://cahomeschoolhub.com/california-homeschool-guide/
• California Homeschool Laws https://cahomeschoolhub.com/california-homeschool-laws/
• Education Tools https://cahomeschoolhub.com/education-tools/

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External Links

• California Department of Education – Charter Schools
  https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ch/
• California Department of Education – Independent Study
  https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/is/
• California School Dashboard
  https://www.caschooldashboard.org/