Yes! Sora is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Cognia, and approved by the NCAA.
The best of both worlds: A private school in your own home
Sora is an accredited online middle and high school perfect for homeschoolers. Nearly a third of our students come from homeschooling backgrounds. Students attend live classes, interact with world-class faculty, and build lasting friendships.
We offer the right balance of structure and flexibility, allowing parents to stay involved while we manage curriculum, assessments, and social connections. This isn’t about stepping away from homeschooling, it’s about stepping into school at home.
Why Homeschoolers Love Sora
Flexible & Accredited Curriculum
Sora's accredited, student-led curriculum blends multiple subjects into engaging, synchronous lessons in a flexible environment, led by world-class teachers.
Community and support
Sora is more than just a school; it’s a community. Online and in-person events and activities help students feel connected and supported, including webinars and meetings with experts in adolescent development.
College preparation
Students have access to personalized college and career counseling through the “Life After Sora” program, as well as access to our dual enrollment program. 95% of Sora students are accepted to 1 of their top 3 college choices.
Tuition and accessibility
Our full annual tuition is $17,900. Our Flexible Tuition program offers over $3 million in need-based grants each year, with a flexible tuition range of $7,500-$16,000.
Meet the Hamilton Family
Our family has been homeschooling for 11 years. We’ve faced challenges throughout our journey, such as working full-time and finding a curriculum that addresses our daughter’s learning style.
After much searching, we found a solution that’s been a game-changer for us: Sora. Sora is a project-based learning program that encourages creativity and independence, two of our homeschooling values. Transitioning to this live online program with real-world projects led by faculty has skyrocketed our daughter’s confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
In addition to the tremendous social, emotional, and educational growth our daughter has experienced, we have become surrounded by a community that values educational freedom and real-world learning as much as our family does. Sora holistically prepares the students to take on the world after high school, whatever that may be. I'm sure other families are navigating similar challenges, so I wanted to share what worked for us.
Meet the Johnson Family
Our family began homeschooling in 2021 when traditional classrooms did not meet our son’s needs. While homeschooling was rewarding, we wanted him to have access to an array of teachers, a strong peer community, and more advanced opportunities as he approached middle school. That’s when we discovered Sora.
Sora’s project-based learning and unique classes, like Green Eggs and Hamlet, transformed traditional academics into something engaging that our son genuinely looks forward to. Unlike traditional virtual schools, Sora’s innovative, student-centered approach is designed specifically for online learning.
Since joining, our son has grown tremendously—he is more confident, independent, and thriving in a supportive community of peers and educators. The schedule’s flexibility allows him to pursue his passions, and Sora’s parent support has empowered us as partners in his education.
Rated the top project-based online school
Parent SORA has been great for my teen who attended private school for his entire life. We transferred to Sora sophomore year and he's now a rising senior getting ready for college applications. The pedagogy at Sora is what really sold us. The classes allow my kiddo to express his learning through his passions -- a math final through video game design - a history final through original jazz piano composition -- this type of instruction gave my child a renewed sense of agency and engagement in the topic of study. And, as a parent who works from home, it allows us more time together to focus on his mental health and well-being. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Parent After middle school, our family needed a change of education strategy for my son. We will in a college town with highly graded public and private schools; but I was concerned the structures were not providing the support and guidance my son needed. As a child of 2 public school teachers; it never occurred to me to consider an online school until I found Sora. The first time I read out Sora's education philosophy, strategy, and structure to him my son said "I want to do that!". So starting in 9th grade we took the leap of faith and started with Sora. From the beginning I knew it was the right environment for my son; he had responsibility for his work but he also had agency over how he demonstrated mastery of the learning objectives. The teachers/experts are dedicated and above all interested in my son as a person and in building him up as a person and a learner. He just finished 10th grade with Sora and we are looking forward to being a future alumni in 2 years.
Student My experience with Sora has been nothing but positive. For an online environment, it is truly impressive how much I feel socially connected with others, which often isn't the case in virtual settings. I believe Sora has provided me with so many opportunities that enhanced my educational experience and shaped parts of my character. This school may surprise you with how much it offers, and from an academic perspective, I have been very satisfied.
Meet our Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Hi, I'm Lexa! With over a decade of experience in admissions and enrollment, I joined Sora Schools because I believe every student deserves a learning environment where they can thrive. Throughout my career, I've helped hundreds of families find schools that align with their children's unique strengths, interests, and goals. I'm passionate about building meaningful relationships with families, making the admissions process transparent and supportive, and helping students discover an educational experience that fosters curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Lexa
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
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