The Only Ohio eSchool Rated Excellent!

Students throughout Ohio are thriving at Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a tuition-free public eSchool giving students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. OCA is the only statewide Ohio eSchool rated Excellent in 2010 by the Ohio Department of Education.

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 who are experienced in online instruction and deemed Highly Qualified by the state of Ohio.
• Support from trained counselors, an experienced principal, and dedicated administrative staff.
• Texts, materials, and computer equipment (including a subsidy for Internet service) needed to participate in a dynamic online learning environment.

OCA  is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 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 Ohio Connections Academy

OCA is not just a fully-accredited online school. It’s a tight knit school community offering all the services and resources that create a well-rounded student experience: 

• Study Table, an online group tutoring program where teachers help students.
• Math Open Sessions, a weekly  LiveLesson® session where high school math teachers are available to answer questions for high school students.
• Clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth —from our middle school book club to poetry readings to robotics club and more.
• Dozens of local and regional field trips that bring classroom lessons to life.
• Teaching centers in Cincinnati and the Columbus area.
• 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.