The George Washington University Online High School

What The George Washington University Online High School does

The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) is an accredited, online college-preparatory school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded in 2009, it operates as a partnership between The George Washington University and Stride, Inc. (formerly K12 Inc., NYSE: LRN), with the university providing brand association and Stride providing the underlying online learning platform, curriculum infrastructure, and operational support. The school is administratively headquartered at GWU's Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, and serves a geographically diverse student body drawn from 39 U.S. states and 36 countries.

GWUOHS delivers its curriculum through Stride-powered live virtual classrooms and asynchronous coursework, with Microsoft Teams facilitating communication between students and staff. Its product portfolio includes full-time middle and high school programs (the core offering), a part-time enrollment option, individual AP courses sold on a pay-as-you-go basis, summer courses, and K12 tutoring. Two proprietary programs differentiate the offering: the Journeys Symposium, a five-year seminar sequence spanning grades 6-12 that guides students through self-discovery, career exploration, and college preparation; and the Capstone Project, a semester-long senior research project requiring mentorship from an external expert and a defended presentation. College counseling services include individualized academic plans, Naviance-based college planning tools, and unlimited Method Test Prep access for SAT/ACT preparation.

The school's go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, centered on direct enrollment through its website portal with support from enrollment coordinators. Prospective families are converted via online information sessions and a multi-channel digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. GWUOHS reports a 100% graduation rate and 100% postsecondary plan completion for its 2023 cohort, an average student GPA of 3.54, average SAT of 1268.8 and ACT of 28.3, and $10.9M in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2025. Revenue is generated entirely through tuition (full-time, part-time, and individual AP course fees), with specific price points not publicly disclosed and scholarship programs available. Cognia-accredited and intentionally small in administrative footprint (12 employees), GWUOHS is a niche, premium-priced online private school rather than a mass-market operator.

Name

The George Washington University Online High School

Legal name

The George Washington University Online High School

Website

https://gwuohs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The George Washington University Online High School is an accredited online college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, operated as a partnership between George Washington University and Stride, Inc. It serves a national and international student body with full-time, part-time, and individual AP course enrollment options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI)

Keywords

• Online secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Virtual high school
• Distance learning K-12
• Online middle school

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-time Tuition: Full-time enrollment tuition for middle and high school students, with payment arrangements made through enrollment coordinators upon acceptance.
2. Part-time Enrollment: Part-time enrollment options for students seeking individual courses without full-time commitment.
3. Individual AP Courses: Purchase of individual Advanced Placement courses, allowing students to take specific AP subjects without full enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GWUOHS delivers online college-preparatory education for students in grades 6-12 through live virtual classrooms and asynchronous coursework. Core offerings include full-time middle school and high school enrollment, part-time options, individual AP courses, signature Journeys Symposium developmental programming, and a senior Capstone Project, supported by individualized academic plans, dedicated college counseling, and access to Naviance and Method Test Prep tools.

Product overview

The George Washington University Online High School (GWUOHS) is a partnership between The George Washington University and Stride, Inc. (formerly K12), offering a comprehensive online college-preparatory education platform. The core offerings include full-time enrollment for middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 8-12), with options for part-time enrollment and individual AP courses. The Journeys Symposium is a signature five-year program unique to GWUOHS that guides students through self-discovery and academic planning from grades 6-12. The Capstone Project provides seniors with a mentored research and presentation experience. College counseling services include personalized academic planning via Individualized Academic Plans, Naviance tools for college preparation, and access to Method Test Prep for standardized test preparation. Summer courses and tutoring services provide additional enrichment and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Online High School Program Comprehensive college-preparatory online high school program for grades 8-12 offering comprehensive, honors, and AP courses with individualized academic planning, dedicated advisors, college counseling, and the Journeys Symposium developmental curriculum.
• Middle School Program Online middle school program for grades 6-8 that introduces students to online learning through the Journeys Symposium and prepares them for high school and college-preparatory coursework.
• Part-Time Program Flexible enrollment option allowing students to take individual GWUOHS courses while remaining enrolled at another school, with access to GWUOHS curriculum, instructors, and college counseling resources.
• Individual AP Courses Self-paced or instructor-led Advanced Placement courses available for individual purchase, allowing students to earn college credit while enrolled at another middle or high school.
• Summer Courses & Program Summer courses and programs providing academic enrichment, credit recovery, and advancement opportunities during the summer break.
• Journeys Symposium A proprietary year-long seminar course unique to GWUOHS, structured as a five-year sequence across grades 6-12 that guides students through self-discovery, career planning, community service, personal narrative development, and Capstone Project preparation.
• Capstone Project A semester-long senior project in which students conduct a literature review, work with an external expert mentor, and present their completed project before a panel of judges, building research, networking, public speaking, and deadline-management skills.
• College Counseling & Academic Advising Personalized college counseling and academic advising services including Individualized Academic Plans, college application support, Naviance college planning tools, and Method Test Prep SAT/ACT preparation access.
• K12 Tutoring Tutoring services available to enrolled GWUOHS students for supplemental academic support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of 2023 12th grade students graduated
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The George Washington UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWUOHS is a partnership between The George Washington University—a prestigious national university located in Washington, D.C.—and K12. This unique collaboration delivers world-class, individualized education with outstanding academic rigor through a college preparatory, independent online middle and high school. The GW brand association provides institutional credibility and prestige.
• Stride, Inc. (formerly K12)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK12 Inc. changed its corporate name to Stride, Inc. effective December 16, 2020 (NYSE: LRN). Stride provides the online education platform and infrastructure powering GWUOHS, including curriculum delivery, learning management systems, and operational support. The company is the foremost provider of online education for grades K-12 in the U.S. and around the world.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationNaviance is a college and career readiness platform used by more than 5,000 schools worldwide. GWUOHS provides students and families access to the proprietary GWUOHS Family Connections site within Naviance, enabling college planning, career exploration, portfolio building, and college cost analysis.
• Various Higher Education Institutions (Dual Enrollment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWUOHS facilitates and assists dual enrollment with partner institutions, allowing students to earn college credits alongside their high school coursework.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Liberty University Online Academy: University-affiliated online private school (K-12) offering college-prep curriculum with Christian worldview integration. Direct competitor in the university-branded online school segment.
• Oak Meadow: Independent accredited online school providing K-12 home-based and online learning with progressive pedagogy. Comparable as a private online K-12 alternative for families seeking flexible, accredited education.
• Brigham Young University Independent Study: Long-established university-affiliated online high school program offering accredited middle and high school courses. Comparable as a university-affiliated online provider of K-12 curriculum.
• Connections Academy: Stride's flagship online public school program offering tuition-free K-12 online education across many states. Direct competitor in the online K-12 space, serving a similar target market with online delivery.
• The Keystone School: Accredited online private school for grades K-12 with flexible self-paced learning. Direct competitor serving similar college-prep, online-delivery, individualized-planning model.
• Stanford Online High School: Elite university-affiliated online high school offering rigorous college-prep courses to highly motivated students globally. Comparable as a university-branded online high school positioned at the top of the online K-12 market.
• University of Missouri High School (Mizzou Online): University-affiliated online high school offering accredited college preparatory courses. Comparable as a university-branded online K-12 program leveraging institutional brand credibility.
• Laurel Springs School: Established private online K-12 school offering college preparatory education with flexible scheduling. Direct competitor in the private online high school market, particularly for athletes and performers.
• K12 Private Academy: Sister online private school also operated by Stride Inc., serving grades K-12 with similar college-prep curriculum. Direct competed in the same Stride portfolio of branded online schools targeting families seeking private online education.
• International Connections Academy: Stride-operated online private school serving international students globally. Direct competitor in the international online K-12 market with similar platform and curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theGWUonlinehighschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/gwuohsonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/thegwuonlinehighschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-george-washington-university-online-high-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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