Online high schools in Nebraska

High school education is important in Nebraska, and nowhere is that more apparent than in its graduation rate. The U.S. Department of Education reports that the state ranked in the top 10 for graduation rates in the 2007-08 school year, with over 80 percent of students earning their diplomas. Educational opportunities in Nebraska include a long-running online independent study high school that boasts Britney Spears as one of its more famous alumni.

E-learning may make sense for students with long travel times to schools in this expansive state. The U.S. Census showed that Nebraska had about 24 residents per square mile, compared to the national average of 87.

Explore online high schools in Nebraska

In August 2011, the state announced the Nebraska Virtual Partnership, which aims to improve local access to virtual high school education. The goal is to create a strong online curriculum with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math, as well as Advanced Placement courses available in rural and urban areas.

As part of this initiative, state schools may apply for free course enrollments at the Independent Study High School at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which serves 300 Nebraska students plus students from 135 countries worldwide.

Private options among Nebraska online high schools

For-fee online high schools offer an alternative to public education options in the state, broadening each student's options in terms of course availability, teacher/student ratio, scheduling and financial aid. Students and parents can consider both public and private online education options before choosing where to enroll.