A Cognia-accredited, Louisiana Student Standards-aligned private online high school serving Shreveport-Bossier families. Built for military families at Barksdale AFB, working teens, competitive athletes, and every student in Caddo Parish who needs an accredited diploma on their own schedule.
What every Caddo Parish parent needs to verify before choosing an online high school for their teen.
Yes. American K12 School serves students in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Bossier City, and across Louisiana through a fully online private high school model. Students can enroll from home, transfer credits, work at their own pace, and build toward an accredited online high school diploma. Whether you live in the South Highlands neighborhood, near the LSU Shreveport campus, or in a surrounding community, our 100% online platform is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
This is not a public virtual school with rigid schedules. We are a private, Cognia-accredited institution that handles teaching, grading, and transcripts so your family can focus on life.
Caddo Parish public virtual schools enforce daily login windows and semester-based pacing that mirrors a physical classroom. Our self-paced online high school gives your student full control. Train at 6 AM? Study at 10 PM? Both work. Your teen sets the rhythm that produces their best work.
We also take the administrative weight off your shoulders. Licensed teachers handle every lesson. We issue official transcripts. Your diploma comes from a Cognia-accredited institution recognized by colleges and employers nationwide. You coach and encourage. We handle the academics.
Understand the material? Move forward immediately. No waiting for 29 other students to catch up.
Essays, projects, and exams are reviewed and graded by licensed human educators, never an algorithm.
Log in anytime to see grades, progress, and teacher feedback. No parent-teaching required.
This is not a homeschool co-op. Our certified instructors provide direct instruction in every subject. You support, encourage, and monitor from the parent portal about 15 minutes, a few times per week.
Our curriculum aligns with Louisiana Student Standards and graduation expectations. Every credit your child needs is built into our platform.
Louisiana sets specific course expectations for high school students. Our diploma track includes American History, Civics, and the full scope of core coursework. Students may also build toward TOPS eligibility with our college-preparatory pathway. TOPS eligibility is determined by LOSFA, not by American K12 School; our counselors help families review course planning, transcript preparation, and testing timelines.
Our counselors work individually with each Shreveport family to build a graduation plan that fits your child's timeline whether that's the standard four years, an accelerated 2.5-year path, or a steady pace for students who need more time.
Complete the enrollment form and upload transcripts from your current Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, or private school. We evaluate every earned credit.
A counselor maps exactly which courses you need toward the 24-credit threshold accounting for every credit you've already earned.
Log into the student portal and work through courses on your schedule. No mandatory login times. No semester deadline pressure.
Earn your Cognia-accredited diploma. Accepted by LSUS, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern State, and colleges and employers nationwide.
Mid-year, mid-semester, or mid-frustration, your credits come with you.
1. Submit your transcript. We request official records from Caddo Parish Public Schools, Bossier Parish Schools, or your current private school.
2. Credit evaluation. Our academic team evaluates every completed credit and maps them to your new graduation plan.
3. Pick up where you left off. Start coursework within days, with zero lost time and no repeated classes.
4. Year-round enrollment. Transfer in October, February, or July. There is no waiting for a new semester.
Shreveport families have multiple online education options. Understanding the difference helps you choose what fits.
Louisiana public virtual school programs are tuition-free online options operating within the state school system. They follow state and district calendars, may have specific enrollment periods, and are subject to public school eligibility rules, including residency requirements.
American K12 School is a Cognia-accredited private online high school. It is not a public school or charter program. Families enroll directly, year-round, with no residency zone restrictions. Instruction is self-paced, mastery-based, and supported by certified teachers.
Both options can lead to a high school diploma. The right choice depends on your family's schedule, pacing preferences, and whether a public or private school model better fits your student's needs.
Public virtual programs may follow district calendars, local eligibility rules, and school-system requirements. American K12 School is a private online option built for year-round enrollment, flexible pacing, and continuous access from anywhere.
| Feature | Public Virtual Programs | American K12 School ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public School District Program | Private Cognia-Accredited School |
| Pacing Model | May follow district calendars and term schedules | 100% Self-Paced, Mastery-Based |
| Daily Schedule | May include structured login expectations | Learn Anytime, 24/7 Platform Access |
| Parent Role | Varies by program; may include learning coach duties | Monitor Progress; Teachers Handle Instruction |
| Enrollment Window | Typically follows district enrollment periods | 365-Day Rolling Enrollment |
| Military Family Support | May have residency or zone requirements | Continuous Enrollment Through PCS, TDY & Relocation |
| Transcripts | District-Managed | Official Sealed Transcripts, Direct-to-College |
| Diploma Type | Standard Public School Diploma | Cognia-Accredited Private High School Diploma |
Every course meets Louisiana Student Standards. Students can also self-select electives that match their career interests from STEM to the arts.
Our students come from Shreveport, Bossier City, and across the Ark-La-Tex region.
Real parents, real students, real outcomes from Barksdale AFB to South Highlands.
"We got PCS orders from Barksdale to Langley mid-year and I was terrified my daughter's transcript would be a disaster. American K12 kept her enrolled through the whole move. She didn't miss a single credit. The flexibility for military families is something no public school can match."
"My son works at our family restaurant in Bossier City five days a week. Traditional school hours just didn't work he was exhausted and falling behind at Parkway. Now he works, does his coursework in the evening, and his GPA is actually higher than before."
"My daughter finished her diploma six months early. She already has her LSUS acceptance letter and starts in the fall. The mastery-based format meant she could accelerate through subjects she understood instead of sitting through classes waiting on everyone else."
Straight answers to the questions Caddo Parish parents ask us most often.
Yes. Under Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, private schools are legally recognized educational providers. American K12 School is a Cognia-accredited private institution. Our diploma is designed to align with Louisiana graduation graduation standards and is accepted by LSUS, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern State, UL System universities, the U.S. military, and employers in the Shreveport-Bossier MSA and nationwide.
Nothing changes for your child's education. Because American K12 School is a fully online private school with no geographic attendance zone, your student remains continuously enrolled through any PCS move whether you're heading to Langley, Ramstein, or MacDill. Credits are never lost. Transcripts never gap. There is zero re-enrollment paperwork. This is one of the core reasons military families in the 2nd Bomb Wing community choose us over district-tethered schools.
Yes and it happens all the time. Our 365-day rolling enrollment means Shreveport students can transfer in October, February, or June. We request official transcripts from Caddo Parish Public Schools, Bossier Parish Schools, or your current private institution, evaluate every earned credit, and build a personalized graduation plan that picks up precisely where you left off with zero lost time.
TOPS eligibility is determined by LOSFA, not by American K12 School. Our counselors can help Louisiana families review course planning, transcript preparation, and testing timelines, but final eligibility depends on LOSFA rules, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, Louisiana residency, and required core coursework. We recommend Shreveport students pursuing TOPS work with our academic counselors to ensure their course selections align with Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) requirements and that they register for ACT/SAT testing at LSUS, Centenary, or a local Caddo Parish test site.
Significantly less than most Shreveport parents expect. Our certified teachers and academic advisors handle all direct instruction, lesson delivery, assignment grading, and academic support. As a parent, you monitor progress through our real-time dashboard about 15 minutes, two to three times per week, is the norm for most families. There is no lesson planning, no curriculum creation, and no subject-matter expertise required on your part. You encourage. We teach.
Our platform includes built-in progress monitoring that alerts teachers the moment a student begins falling behind. Struggling students receive proactive outreach, one-on-one virtual tutoring, and if needed, a personalized remediation plan. Unlike a traditional Shreveport classroom where a teacher manages 30+ students and struggling learners can slip through, our model catches difficulties early and responds immediately.
As a fully online institution, all coursework and instruction are delivered digitally. However, we coordinate community service opportunities in the Shreveport-Bossier area, host virtual student clubs, and organize optional regional meetups for families who want to connect. Shreveport students also participate in local extracurriculars sports, music, theater independently, and our flexible schedule supports those commitments fully.
Students register for the ACT or SAT through the official testing organizations and take the exam at a designated test center. In Shreveport, test centers include LSUS, Centenary College, Captain Shreve High School, and C.E. Byrd High School. Our college counseling team helps families identify test dates, prepare with practice materials, and ensure transcript submissions align with college application deadlines.
Join Caddo Parish families who have already made the switch to an accredited, self-paced online high school that works around their lives not the other way around.
