Online High School Diploma & GED
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See All AnswersA high school diploma is the first step an individual can take to improve their chances of finding a job that will support them. There are many online high school diploma programs that offer the freedom needed by many working adults who never earned their diploma to earn on. A diploma is a prerequisite form many entry level positions, in many different career fields.
| School | School Type | Annual Tuition | Recommend Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Foster Career School - High School Diploma | For-Profit | --- | 85% (7 reviews) |
| Ashworth College | For-Profit | --- | 71% (59 reviews) |
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According to its Web site, McHill High School is accredited by NABAE, the National Accreditation Bureau for Alternative Education. This should make its diploma acceptable everywhere, but since the concept of national accreditation for high schools is still relatively recent (the history of American secondary education is one of regional accreditation granted through local and state agencies) it is possible that some colleges may not accept this diploma.
No. Enterprise Online High School admits on its Web site that it is not accredited by any organization.
Penn Foster is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association, and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
John Adams Virtual School is not listed in the US Department of Education database of accredited institutions, and it appears that colleges will not accept diplomas from this institution.
Jefferson High School Online is NOT an accredited school and will not be accepted by colleges as a high school diploma. The Tuscon Sun posted an article that details some complaints against this online school.
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