Online high schools in Wyoming

High school graduation rates in Wyoming were strong in the 2008-09 school year, averaging at 81 percent statewide, according to the U.S. Department of Education. For high school students in Wyoming, graduation is a top priority, and online education can help connect them to their goals.

Prospective online high school students have two basic choices for education in the state: public charter schools or private schools. Each alternative comes with its benefits, so you should fully research your choices before finding a program that works for you.

Public online high schools in Wyoming

Some public schools feature no tuition, but a drop fee is charged if a student needs to drop a course. The online public high schools are designed to not compete with traditional high schools, but rather to serve students who need to make up course credits, earn Advanced Placement credits, or attend school when work or family scheduling conflicts keep them from traditional programs.

Wyoming e-academy of Virtual Education, or WeAVE, provides a full-time online high school curriculum in areas where unique or specialized educational needs exist. A full-time online charter school program recommends that students do some on-campus work as well as studying at home. Students across the state can also enroll in WeAVE's supplemental, part-time online coursework. A wide range of classes, such as oceanography, physical education and Native American literature, may be available.

Private Wyoming online high schools

Tuition-based schools in Wyoming likely have no in-state residency requirements, and scholarship and financial aid options vary from school to school. Course requirements and course delivery methods also may differ. Private schools may offer additional flexibility in scheduling your studies.