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Our School Profile
A kind of institutional biography, the School Profile describes our virtual classroom experience, along with the singular opportunities for on-Stanford-campus enrichment. It highlights the advanced courses in our demanding curriculum, presents average test scores, provides a statistical portrait of our accomplished instructional staff members and student body, and lists, with graduation requirements, the colleges and universities that accepted our students.
Essential Fast Facts
- Our students come from more than 45 U.S. states and 27 countries, and share a passion for learning.
- Through careful assessment, students are placed by ability not age or grade level.
- From advanced middle school through 14 post-AP/university-level courses, our curriculum challenges students at every level.
- Of our instructors, 68% have Ph.D.’s in their field of expertise. All instructors work closely with students so that they reach their full academic potential.
- With an average class size of 15 meeting twice a week, our online seminars bring students and instructors together on a college-style schedule for engaging, real-time discussions.
- Our vibrant community flourishes through more than 40 student-led clubs, organizations, events, and regional meetups.
- Flexible enrollment options include full-time, part-time, and single-course to accommodate our global student community’s varied needs and interests.
- Our school color is Stanford cardinal and our mascot is the Pixel.