Central California Student
“I like all of my school work. My favorite thing is BrainPop Jr. with Moby.”

Brooke
1st Grade CenCA Student

Central California Student
“Connections Academy gives me the ability to work my education around my “need for speed” without sacrificing either."

Rick Nordness
12th Grade CenCA Student

Central California Student
"I love CenCA because it allows me to do my work on my own time. Because I could do my schoolwork whenever worked for me, I was a state finalist for the National History Day competition."

Demetria Hayman
CenCA Graduate

Central California Student
“I love that I can complete all of my school work without it interfering with my dance schedule.”

Hannah Fernando
7th Grade CenCA Student

Free Online School in Central California

Students throughout Central California are thriving at Central California Connections Academy (CenCA), a tuition-free online public school. The mission of Central California Connections Academy is to leverage 21st century education resources on behalf of students who need a more personalized approach to learning to maximize these students’ potential and meet the highest performance standards. This mission is accomplished through a uniquely individualized learning program that combines the best in virtual education with very real connections among students, family, teachers, and the community to promote academic and emotional success for every learner.

CenCA gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Authorized as a charter school by Alpaugh Unified School District in 2006, CenCA offers students in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties:

CenCA is accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 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 Central California Connections Academy

CenCA 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:

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Accreditation:

Central California Connections Academy is fully accredited for grades K–12  by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation is for six years for all grades. Questions regarding accreditation can be directed to the school principal or to WASC at:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Schools
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-696-1060

Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED,