Free Online School in Arizona

Students throughout Arizona are thriving at Arizona Connections Academy (ACA), a tuition-free online public school. ACA gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Our mission is to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program featuring:

• A challenging, K–12 curriculum developed by leading education experts.
• Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction.
• Support from trained counselors, principals, and administrative staff.
• Free textbooks, materials, and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service) needed to participate in a dynamic online learning environment.

ACA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), one of six regional accrediting organizations for higher education institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Connections Academy is also accredited by AdvancED, an organization representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.

Welcome to Arizona Connections Academy

ACA is not just a fully-accredited online school. It’s a school community offering all the services and resources needed to create a well-rounded student experience with:

• Community service projects that connect students to their communities while fostering leadership and compassion for others.
• Field trips that give students and families the opportunity to learn together and make new friends.
• Clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth.
• An involved community of students and their families.

Find Out More

Want more information about the Connections Academy program?

• Attend an upcoming information session.
• Learn about our curriculum and online learning resources.
• Request a copy of our printed Program Guide or view it online now.
• Find out how to enroll.