Applications for 2025 (Winter, Spring, Fall) are now open. Apply now!

Welcome to Sora, California!

The most innovative school in the state where students identify and solve real-world problems

Sora is the virtual private middle and high school turning today’s students into tomorrow’s change-makers.

A full-time school program accredited by CogniaWASC, and approved by NCAA

Middle School
High School

Our mission

Everyone deserves a world-class, future-focused education, not just the 0.1% with access today.

Innovative curriculum

Our unparalleled curriculum puts students in charge of their education. With over 400 interest-based classes and a mastery-based assessment system that rewards trial and error, your student will fall in love with the world we share while developing essential 21st-century skills.

Apply now for rolling admissions

Our applications for 2025 start dates (Winter, Spring, and Fall) are now open! We review applications on a rolling basis, in the order we receive them. Please note: Sora only considers applicants for the eleventh grade in the Fall and does not enroll twelfth graders.

Learning experiences

Sora students choose from our hundreds of engaging
learning experiences based on their interests.

College Ready

Sora students are prepared for the future with unique skills, an impressive portfolio of work, and top scores on standardized tests like the SAT. 95% of Sora students are accepted to one of their top 3 choice colleges.

Life at Sora

Our school offers a unique approach. We combine engaging live sessions, focused independent study, and energetic community-building experiences and student clubs into a one-of-a-kind experience.

Sora families can be anywhere and everywhere

Ever feel like you are a servant to your school's calendar? Sora is built around your busy life, from business opportunities to travel plans. Take your kids with you, and their school can come too.

My child has become truly engaged, enthusiastic, and taken full ownership of her learning. It has been amazing to sit alongside her transformation!

Current parent at Sora

Naranjo family

Sora really helped our family to achieve our son’s dreams. He is into racing and we travel across US participating in multiple competitions.

Taveler
Adventurist
Global

Accreditation & love

CEEB Code- 110355

Cognia Accredited

Overall

Niche Grade

FAQs

We have a robust orientation process for all new students and their families to understand how to excel in our unique program. This includes a series of informative workshops, guided Expedition request list planning with your student’s advisor, and icebreaker events for students to bond with their new housemates.