ENROLLMENT
Tuition & Costs
Trusted in California since 2002, California Virtual Academies (CAVA) powered by K12 offer students in grades TK–12 tuition-free online public schooling. CAVA is a community of nine public charter schools across California serving residents in 42 of California’s 58 counties.1
Accessible Education for Each Student
Tuition-Free Online Public Schools in California
Families in California do not pay tuition for their student(s) to attend California Virtual Academies (CAVA) powered by K12.2 All nine CAVA online public charter schools are funded by state tax dollars and governed by California charter school law, independent study regulations, and applicable federal education laws.
Staffed with California-credentialed teachers trained in virtual instruction, our online public school welcomes students in grades TK–12 in 42 California counties. We hope to serve students in all 58 counties in the near future!
Are there additional costs to attend CAVA online schools powered by K12?
The Governing Board of CAVA ensures that all students have access to the instructional materials, equipment, and resources necessary to fully engage in online learning. This includes items such as computer peripherals, assistive technologies, and course-related supplies.
Each elementary, middle, and high school student at CAVA is eligible to receive a loaned computer, shipped directly from K12, which must be returned when the student leaves the school. Students enrolled in CAVA’s transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten are eligible to use a loaned tablet.
Students will not be required to pay any fees, deposits, or other charges to participate in educational activities essential to the instructional program. If a student or parent believes that an impermissible fee or charge is required, they may contact the school administration or file a complaint through the school’s Uniform Complaint Procedures.
Good to Know
State-Funded Costs
- Enrollment at California Virtual Academies
- Support from California-credentialed teachers
- Textbooks and course-specific education materials
- Loaned computer (grades 1–12) or loaned tablet (TK–K)
Family-Funded Costs
- Internet connection
- Printer ink, paper, pens, pencils, crayons, etc. as needed
About K12
California Virtual Academies K12 is a network of WASC-accredited California public schools that use the K12 online learning platform.
Since 2000, K12 has empowered more than 3 million students2 in grades K–12 through its innovative curriculum, extensive family support offerings, and powerful ways for students to connect and socialize.
CAVA leverages K12’s 25+ years of expertise, tailoring its high-quality curriculum and tried-and-true resources to meet California students’ needs.
Ready to join us?
Start by creating an account in the K12 enrollment portal or logging in to your existing account.
Enroll Now1California Virtual Academies (CAVA) are nine independent public charter schools: CAVA@Fresno, CAVA@Kings, CAVA@Los Angeles, CAVA@Maricopa, CAVA@San Diego, CAVA@San Joaquin, CAVA@San Mateo, CAVA@Sonoma, and CAVA@Sutter. This public school option is not available in all California counties; view a complete list of counties here.
2Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies, like printer ink and paper, are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technology and computer questions and needs.
3K12 has served more than 3M registered learners through its managed public schools, private schools, and Learning Solutions. This information is directly from the Stride User Dashboard, which tracks registered users for Stride products and services.