COLLEGE PREP
Leading Students Toward Higher Education
A college degree gets students ready for a successful future. And, at Iowa Connections Academy, we get students ready for college. We offer a range of Honors and Advanced Placement® courses along with plenty of online clubs for students. And we help students build the personal responsibility and love of learning they’ll need to get into—and excel at—whatever college they choose.
Students interested in college prep enjoy plenty of support along the way. Their teachers embrace their goals, and counselors guide them through the college selection and application process. Plus, our online learning environment is similar to what many colleges use, meaning our students are ready to hit the (digital) ground running.
If your child is interested in going to college, they’ll find the right path here.
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Preparing Students for College
Delivering College Prep for High School Students
During the pandemic, many students faced disruption in their learning environment.For Justice’s family, Connections Academy provided the flexible learning experience, impactful curriculum, and online college prep courses they needed to change their schooling environment for good. Even after their traditional schools resumed in-person, they knew this was the right fit. See how Connections Academy made a difference in their life and allowed Justice to advance his pace of learning and pursue dual enrollment opportunities at the local college.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Be Future-Ready
At Iowa Connections Academy, we believe there are many roads to success for our students. We also believe that having the right skills, experiences, and connections can help students feel confident and prepared for their unique future. Here, our students have the opportunity to:
DISCOVER WHAT EXCITES THEM
- We have a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways to prepare students for a future they’re passionate about.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Hone essential skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, and leadership.
Pursue the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, and college credits simultaneously through our innovative tri-credit offering.
BUILD CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER
- Earn entry-level professional certificates from companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce through an exclusive partnership with Coursera.
- Achieve digital, globally-recognized Credly badges to showcase credentials and accomplishments.
- Begin growing a professional network through an experiential career network.
- Engage in meaningful experiences through our partnerships with top companies, organizations, and higher education institutions:
96%
Of parents feel their children will be successful in their plans after high school.*
Certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public school graduates receive Iowa high school diplomas
*Based on a 2024 Parent Satisfaction Survey
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Where Our Students Are Going
Class of 2024 Highlights
230+
Iowa Connections Academy graduates
$400K+
is the combined total of scholarships earned by the class of 2024
44%
plan on attending a two- or four-year college
22%
indicated plans to enter the workforce upon graduation
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report.
BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
Ready to Take On the World
At Iowa Connections Academy, we put students on a path that keeps them going long after they graduate. It’s about giving them what they need to pursue their dreams. It’s about building knowledge and character. And it’s about living up to our commitment through caring teachers, an expert-designed curriculum, and a learning experience that lifts students up and allows them to soar. The future awaits—and whether your student focuses on college prep or chooses a career and technical education, your child will be ready for it. Explore the possibilities of an online public school education at Iowa Connections Academy.
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