English language arts
Analytical reading, structured essays, and confident communication through literary and non-fiction texts. The foundation for college-level English.
Grade 9High schoolCognia accredited
9th grade online school.
High school starts here, and so does the transcript colleges will read. Algebra, Biology, AP access, and certified teachers who actually know your child’s name, goals, and where they need to grow.
3 learning packagesPer-course pricingAP courses available
What to expect in 9th grade
The year that sets the tone for everything.
Freshman year is when the college transcript begins. Every grade, every course, every academic choice from this point forward becomes part of the record that colleges, universities, and scholarship committees will eventually review. At Score Academy, 9th graders build strong academic habits from day one. Students get real-time feedback, individualized support, and teachers who know exactly where they stand academically. Students new to online learning also develop the self-management skills that virtual education requires, with more structure than they’ll need by senior year.
College transcript starts nowAP courses availableNCAA-approved courseworkIndividualized education plan
What parents say
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9th grade curriculum
College-prep from day one. Real teachers.
From core academics to AP courses and creative electives, here’s a snapshot of what Grade 9 students study at Score Academy Online. Synchronous students take every subject live. Asynchronous students access the same accredited curriculum at their own pace.
Mathematics
Algebra I and Geometry: the core concepts essential for every future math course. Placement depends on 8th grade readiness.
Science: biology
Foundational biology and scientific investigation. Cell biology, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Virtual labs deepen understanding.
Social studies
World history, government systems, and cultural awareness. Building the analytical framework for AP History later.
Health & physical education
Physical wellness, personal responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.
World language
French or Spanish. Building fluency and cultural understanding through interactive, practical lessons.
AP courses
AP English, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP U.S. History, AP Computer Science, and more. College-level rigor with certified teachers.
Electives
Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Network Security, and more. Explore passions and build a distinctive transcript.
Digital art & design
Digital tools, graphic design techniques, and creative expression through visual storytelling projects.
Music
Music theory, composition, and appreciation across genres and styles from around the world.
Critical thinking
Logical reasoning, structured argumentation, and decision-making through thought-provoking challenges.
How 9th grade works here
What freshman year sets in motion.
Freshman year is the first year that appears on a college transcript. Four things worth knowing about how that gets handled here.
Live instruction and teacher chat apply to the Synchronous and Flex packages.
From day one
The transcript starts counting
Every grade and course choice from freshman year forms the record colleges, universities and scholarship committees will read.
New to online
More structure at the start
Freshmen get more support than they will need by senior year while they build the self-management online learning takes.
If they are ready
AP is open from freshman year
Students who demonstrate readiness can start AP coursework in 9th grade, taught live by certified teachers.
A real teacher
Not an app, not an AI tutor
Live instruction from certified human teachers. No AI tutors and no pre-recorded lectures standing in for a teacher.
9th grade tuition
From $535 per course.
Three packages. Same Cognia accreditation. Pricing is per course for high school students.
Asynchronous
Self-paced, independent learning.
Your child works through the curriculum at their own pace. A teacher marks and grades all submitted work. No scheduled class times.
$535/course
High school
Full access to all course materials Coursework graded by a teacher Work at your own pace, start anytime No live sessions or teacher chat
Common fit: Student athletes with training commitments, performers, homeschool families who want accredited structure, or students abroad who need a US-accredited transcript.
Flex
Live lessons with group flexibility.
Weekly live lessons in a group of up to 20 students. Every session recorded for replay. Direct teacher access through the online chat platform.
$1,525/course
High school
Weekly live lessons with a teacher Group classes of up to 20 students All lessons recorded for replay Online chat for teacher access Coursework graded by a teacher
Common fit: Families who want live instruction with the safety net of recorded lessons at a lower price point.
Synchronous
The premium live-classroom experience.
Weekly live sessions in a small group of no more than 6 students. Personalized attention from a certified teacher with direct real-time interaction.
$2,500/course
High school
Weekly live lessons with a teacher Small groups of no more than 6 Real-time interaction during lessons Online chat for teacher access Personalized feedback and support
Common fit: Families who want focused attention and live instruction from a teacher who knows their child well.
All three packages include
Cognia & SACS CASI accreditation NCAA-approved coursework Transferable credits and transcripts Rolling enrollment College-prep curriculum
* Prices shown are upfront course fees only. Additional fees such as registration, technology, and payment plan fees may apply. Contact admissions for a full breakdown.
Grade 9 FAQs
Questions parents ask about 9th grade online school.
Can a 9th grader do online high school?
Yes. Score Academy Online’s high school program begins in 9th grade. Students on the Synchronous package learn in live classes with certified teachers who build the academic habits and transcript quality that colleges will evaluate. AP courses are available from freshman year for students who are ready.
Is online high school legal and accredited?
Yes. Online schooling is legal in all 50 states. Score Academy Online is accredited by Cognia (including SACS CASI, NCA, and NWAC recognition) and is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Transcripts carry the same weight as those from any traditional accredited private school. Credits transfer cleanly.
What subjects does a 9th grader take?
Core subjects include English Language Arts, Mathematics (Algebra I or Geometry), Biology, and World History. Students also take a World Language (French or Spanish), Health and PE, and choose from electives including Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, AI, and more. AP courses are available for advanced learners. On the Synchronous and Flex packages, every subject is taught live by a certified teacher. On the Asynchronous package, students work through the same curriculum independently.
How much does 9th grade online school cost?
Pricing is per course for high school students. Asynchronous is $535 per course. Flex (live group classes with recordings and teacher chat) is $1,525 per course. Synchronous (live small-group classes of no more than 6 students with personalized feedback) is $2,500 per course. Additional fees such as registration and technology fees may apply. Contact admissions for a full breakdown.
Will colleges accept an online high school transcript?
Yes. Score Academy Online’s Cognia accreditation means transcripts are evaluated using the same criteria as any traditional private school. Colleges don’t distinguish between online and in-person instruction when the accreditation is recognized. AP coursework, honors designations, and GPA all carry the same weight.
Can my child take AP courses in 9th grade?
Yes. Students who demonstrate readiness can begin AP coursework as early as freshman year. Available AP courses include AP English, AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP U.S. History, and AP Computer Science. All AP courses at Score Academy Online are taught live by certified teachers on the Synchronous and Flex packages.
Is Score Academy NCAA approved for student athletes?
Yes. Score Academy Online is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Courses count toward Division I and Division II eligibility requirements. The Asynchronous and Flex packages are popular with student athletes because they let students fit coursework around training, travel and competition without sacrificing academic quality or accreditation.
How is Score Academy different from other online high schools?
Three things. First, Synchronous instruction is 100% live and taught by certified human teachers. No AI tutors, no pre-recorded lectures as primary instruction. Second, every student gets an individualized education plan built by their teachers, not generated by software. Third, families can choose between Synchronous (small-group live), Flex (group live with recordings and teacher chat), and Asynchronous (fully self-paced), all under the same Cognia accreditation.
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