All About Connections Academy’s Online School Options in Ohio

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Every child in Ohio deserves a great education. For many, that might be in a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school. However, you might be wondering if your child might be better suited for enrollment in an online public school in Ohio.

What Is Online Public School in Ohio?

Ohio Connections Academy is a state-certified online public school available to K–12 students, authorized under state law by the Ohio Council of Community Schools, with classes taught by credentialed teachers and a curriculum developed by experts in online learning.

Where Is Online School Available in Ohio?

Ohio Connections Academy is available to all students in Ohio residing in Adams County, Allen County, Ashland County, Ashtabula County, Athens County, Auglaize County, Belmont County, Brown County, Butler County, Carroll County, Champaign County, Clark County, Clermont County, Clinton County, Columbiana County, Coshocton County, Crawford County, Cuyahoga County, Darke County, Defiance County, Delaware County, Erie County, Fairfield County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gallia County, Geauga County, Greene County, Guernsey County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Harrison County, Henry Count, Highland County, Hocking County, Holmes County, Huron County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Knox County, Lake County, Lawrence County, Licking County, Logan County, Lorain County, Lucas County, Madison County, Mahoning County, Marion County, Medina County, Meigs County, Mercer County, Miami County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Morrow County, Muskingum County, Noble County, Ottawa County, Paulding County, Perry County, Pickaway County, Pike County, Portage County, Preble County, Putnam County, Richland County, Ross County, Sandusky County, Scioto County, Seneca County, Shelby County, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County, Tuscarawas County, Union County, Van Wert County, Vinton County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Williams County, Wood County, and Wyandot County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Ohio?

Ohio Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school across Ohio. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Ohio Connections Academy, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.

How Much Does Online School in Ohio Cost?

As an online public school, Ohio Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the books and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies and in-person field trips. A family may receive a computer, as well as qualify for a hardship subsidy for internet access, if eligible.

What Does Ohio Connections Academy Offer?

Ohio Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles. 

Ohio Connections Academy at a glance:

  • offers credit recovery courses in the summer for enrolled students to get back on track with their cohort graduation year

  • NCAA-0approved

  • offers gifted and talented, honors, special education, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students, as well as gifted and talented programs for elementary and middle school students

  • provides an individualized approach to learning throughout the year called Personalized Performance Learning® (PPL), which allows teachers to evaluate the needs of a student and customize accordingly 

  • provides SAT/ACT prep

  • allows students to earn credit through internships, volunteer work, and work-study programs

  • provides an opportunity for qualifying students in grades 7–12 to earn college credit through Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program

Does Ohio Connections Academy Have Clubs?

  • We give students the opportunity to play recreational or club sports in their local communities.

  • We host Invention Conventions, Academic Fairs, National Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremonies.

  • We offer student council to students in grades 6–12.

  • Our schools participate in Connections Esports, which brings together several Connections Academy Esports Clubs. In 2022, we were ranked #1 nationally in Rocket League! 

Learn more about Arkansas Connections Academy’s school clubs.

Is Ohio Connections Academy Accredited?

Ohio Connections Academy is an accredited public school where they can meet all the Ohio educational and high school graduation requirements. We are accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED. 

What Grades Does Ohio Connections Academy Offer?

Ohio Connections Academy is open to students in grades K–12.

If you’d like to learn more about online school in Ohio, visit us at Ohio Connections Academy.

*Advanced Placement® is a registered trademark of the College Board. Used with permission.

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