national university virtual high school

What national university virtual high school does

National University Virtual High School (NUVHS) was a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) online high school and a wholly owned affiliate of National University System, operating under the Division of Pre-College Programs. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at the National University System campus in La Jolla, California (with an admissions office in Chula Vista), NUVHS offered an accredited, asynchronous high school program delivered entirely online through the Blackboard Learn learning management system, accessed by students via Okta single sign-on through the SOAR Student Portal. The school served both full-time diploma candidates (requiring a minimum of 12 semester courses, six per term) and part-time students supplementing coursework at their primary schools, with documented demand reaching admissions capacity prior to closure.

The product portfolio included over 100 college preparatory and Advanced Placement courses authorized by the College Board, 39 semester courses approved under the University of California a-g framework, NCAA- and NAIA-approved core courses for student-athlete eligibility, Middle School courses for grades 6-8, an Early College Program for concurrent college credit through National University, and an International Dual Diploma program. All instruction was led by California-credentialed teachers in courses meeting Common Core State Standards, with student access to the National University e-library, writing and math tutoring, and college/career support. The school held dual regional accreditation from WASC-ACS and AdvancED (now Cognia, valid through 2023).

NUVHS monetized through per-course tuition of $310 for college preparatory courses and $395 for AP courses, plus a $60 non-refundable application fee, $60 materials fee on selected courses, and $5-$7 transcript fees via the Parchment exchange. Distribution was direct-to-consumer via the nuvhs.org website with inside-sales admissions support, supplemented by 570 transfer agreements across 43 California counties and 42 states that facilitated credit acceptance at students' home schools. All student enrollment and academic operations ceased on June 30, 2022; transcript services continue through the Parchment partnership for former students.

Name

national university virtual high school

Legal name

National University Virtual High School

Website

https://nuvhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Closed

Short description

NUVHS was a private, nonprofit online high school offering accredited college-prep, AP, and NCAA/UC a-g approved courses to full-time, part-time, athlete, international, and military-family students. Operations closed June 30, 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

Keywords

• Online high school
• Distance learning
• Advanced placement
• College preparation
• Credit recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - College Prep Courses: Per-course tuition for college preparatory courses. College Prep Courses are priced at $310 per semester course.
2. Tuition - AP Courses: Per-course tuition for Advanced Placement courses, priced higher than college prep at $395 per semester course due to increased rigor and exam prep components.
3. Application Fee: Non-refundable admissions application fee of $60 charged to all new students applying to NUVHS programs.
4. Materials Fee: Some courses require a $60 materials fee effective Fall 2017. Referenced in course approval chart for specific courses.
5. Transcript Fees: E-transcript service at $7.00 per transcript and paper copy print & mail service at $5.00 per transcript through Parchment partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National University Virtual High School (NUVHS) was an accredited, fully online high school that enrolled students full-time for a complete U.S. high school diploma or part-time to supplement courses at a primary school. Course delivery occurred through the Blackboard Learn platform accessible 24/7, with offerings that included Common Core–aligned College Preparatory courses, College Board–authorized Advanced Placement courses, and Middle School courses for grades 6–8. The school was WASC-ACS and Cognia accredited, NCAA/NAIA approved, and held UC a-g approvals for 39 semester courses.

Product overview

National University Virtual High School (NUVHS) operates as a private, nonprofit online high school offering a portfolio of interconnected educational programs and services. The core offerings include Full-Time and Part-Time enrollment programs, where full-time students work toward a complete high school diploma (requiring minimum 12 semester courses), while part-time students supplement their primary school's curriculum. NUVHS provides over 100 online courses including Advanced Placement (AP) courses authorized by the College Board and College Preparatory courses meeting Common Core State Standards, many carrying NCAA and UC a-g approvals. Additional offerings include Middle School Courses (grades 6-8), an Early College Program for earning simultaneous college credits, and an International Dual Diploma program. Supporting services include Official Transcript Services via Parchment partnership and Student Support Services encompassing technical helpdesk, counseling, and access to university library resources. All instruction occurs through the Blackboard Learn platform with Okta SSO authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Diploma Program Full-time enrollment program for students whose primary high school is NUVHS, leading to a complete U.S. high school diploma. Students register for six courses per semester and must complete a minimum of 12 semester courses through NUVHS to satisfy graduation requirements.
• Part-Time Supplemental Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 credits awarded per course equivalent to traditional semester-length high school class
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParchmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationNUVHS partnered with Parchment, a leader in eTranscript exchange services, to enable former students and alumni to request and send official high school transcripts electronically to colleges and universities. The partnership provides 24/7 online ordering through the National University Parchment storefront with 5-7 business day processing.
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)coreOthersNUVHS holds NCAA authorization for all core courses, allowing student athletes to meet initial eligibility requirements for participation in college athletics. NUVHS received approval for all core courses and the diploma in early 2009. NCAA High School Code: 053929.
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)coreOthersNUVHS is approved by NAIA in addition to NCAA, providing student athletes flexibility in meeting initial eligibility requirements at both collegiate athletic organizations.
• International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)minorOthersNUVHS maintains membership in iNACOL, an organization focused on advancing educational opportunities to high school students across the U.S. through online learning.
• United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)minorOthersNUVHS maintains membership in USDLA, a national organization supporting distance learning education providers and students.
• National University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUVHS is an affiliate of National University System, a nonprofit educational network established in 2001. NUS includes National University, John F. Kennedy University, City University of Seattle, WestMed College, and the Division of Pre-College Programs. NUVHS operates under the Division of Pre-College Programs.
• Blackboard LearncoreTechnology or IntegrationNUVHS delivers all courses through the Blackboard Learn online learning platform, which provides the course management system, student portal access, gradebook, discussion boards, and communication tools. Students access courses through the SOAR Student Portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of Nebraska High School: UNHS is an accredited nonprofit online high school operated by the University of Nebraska, offering a diploma program and supplemental courses similar to NUVHS's model. Most direct comparable in terms of nonprofit, university-affiliated, NCAA/UC-approved online high school serving flexible learners.
• Laurel Springs School: Laurel Springs is a WASC-accredited private online K-12 school offering college prep, AP, and NCAA-approved courses to full-time and supplemental students. Directly comparable in mission, target audience (athletes, performers, traveling families), and accredited online course catalog.
• The Keystone School: Keystone is a flexible, accredited online high school offering a self-paced diploma program with AP and NCAA-approved courses. Directly comparable as a private, accredited, distance-learning high school serving similar full-time and supplemental enrollment use cases.
• Stanford Online High School: Stanford OHS is an accredited online high school affiliated with Stanford University offering rigorous college prep, AP courses, and a diploma program. Comparable in being a university-affiliated, accredited online secondary school targeting academically motivated students, though at a more elite tier.
• VHS Learning: VHS Learning (formerly Virtual High School) is a nonprofit collaborative that delivers AP, honors, and elective online courses to supplement traditional high schools. Directly comparable in the supplemental/AP/NCAA course delivery model that was NUVHS's core part-time business.
• Connections Academy (Stride): Connections Academy is a major operator of tuition-free online public schools across 30+ states. Comparable as a large-scale accredited online K-12 provider, though operating under public-school charter models rather than NUVHS's private tuition model.
• James Madison High School: James Madison High School is an accredited online high school offering self-paced diploma and credit recovery programs. Comparable in serving adult learners, credit recovery students, and flexible-pathway learners with a similar tuition-based, online delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (K12 Inc): Stride (formerly K12 Inc) is the largest for-profit online K-12 education provider in the U.S., operating multiple brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same online K-12 category, though Stride operates at massive scale via public-school contracts rather than NUVHS's private nonprofit model.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NUVHS

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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