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"Online school is not for everyone; however it is the answer we were searching for to help me reach my goals."

Lyndsey Fry
ACA Graduate

"I really like the diversity of classes and clubs. I take Latin and Debate, which I need to help me prepare for high school and college. ACA has been a great and a much needed experience!"

James Parisi
ACA Student

"ACA gives me the flexibility to continue my education, while continuing my Dressage training with a goal of competing in the 2016 Olympics."

Catherine Chamberlain
12th Grade ACA Student

"I love every school day as each day is filled with a combination of exciting activities. The online videos on Connexus® are fun to watch and learn at the same time. I love my school!"

Ria Cheruvu
6th Grade ACA Student

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:

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 a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED is 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 tight knit 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.

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Accreditation:

Arizona Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.