Liberty University Online Academy

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Liberty University Online Academy
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Liberty University Online Academy
1971 University Blvd

Lynchburg
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Virginia

USA
Coordinates 37°20′57″N79°10′54″W / 37.3493°N 79.1817°W / 37.3493; -79.1817
Information
Former nameLiberty Christian Academy
Motto"Knowledge Aflame" [1]
Established2007;17 years ago (2007)
Head of schoolDr. Chris Rusk
Teaching staff300+
GradesK–12
Enrollment18,500
Student to teacher ratio21:1
Color(s)Navy blue, white, and red [2]
     
MascotSparky the Eagle
Accreditation ACSI
NewspaperLiberty Champion
Affiliation Liberty University
Website liberty.edu/online-academy/
Liberty University logo.svg

Liberty University Online Academy, alternatively known as LUOA or Liberty University HS is an accredited [3] K-12 private school based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It serves approximately 18,000 students. [4] It is operated and located at Liberty University for academically talented students worldwide.

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History

In 2005, Jay Spencer, then executive associate for online programs at Liberty University, proposed the idea of establishing an educational program for the elementary, middle and high school levels. in response to perceived challenges within the public school system. Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA) was founded in 2007, In its inaugural year, enrollments experienced a significant growth increasing from 70 to 350 students. LUOA introduced its educational curriculum for grades 3-12 in 2009, followed by the launch of the comprehensive K-12 program in 2011. [5] The institution seen a 41 percent increase in enrollment in recent years, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted families to seek alternatives vs traditional brick-and-mortar schools in 2018.

LUOA has students from over 99 different countries, with approximately 18,400 students worldwide [4] From Malaysia and Vietnam to Saudi Arabia and Iraq– students from diverse backgrounds have enrolled in LUOA’s program. Liberty University Online Academy has also been recognized as a “Christian” oriented educational institution [6] LUOA has an 22% acceptance rate and is rated No. 12 in top prestigious private-educational institutions in Virginia [7]

Academics

LUOA offers classes in nine major subjects: English, Engineering, Language Arts, Mathematics, History, Computer Science, Bible, Wellness, and the Financial Literacy. Of these nine, the first seven disciplines offer honors and Advanced Placement level classes. LUOA also offers university level classes in English, Financial Literacy, and Mathematics. [8]

Enhanced

In enhanced courses, web-based live-video instruction is employed. It is available for grades 9-12. Concurrent video feeds enable each student to see their classmates and instructors during the instruction. Sessions usually hosted once or twice a week depending on the course. [9]

NCAA

At Liberty University OHS students aspiring to participate in collegiate sports must meet certain academic standards to enroll. All dual credits and enhanced courses are approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for Division I athletic program participation. [10] [11]

Dual enrollment

Liberty University OHS offers over 15 associate degree programs in partnership with Liberty University Online. Courses within the associate degree program also fulfill student's requirements for their LUOA high school diploma. Upon graduation, students have the opportunity to obtain both a high school diploma and a college degree. [12] These programs include a variety of majors including criminal justice, business, psychology, creative writing, and apologetics. [13] Liberty University High School offers two different diploma types

  1. Standard Diploma: admission to most universities, certain vocational or technical schools, and community college [14]
  2. Advanced Diploma: admission to a wide/range of prestigious universities, colleges including those with a selective admissions criteria [15]

Accreditation

Liberty University Online Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), [16] [17] [18] [19] and LUOA's Enhanced Courses and Dual Enrollment courses have been approved by the NCAA

Enrollment

LUOA provides two levels of enrollment, determined by the number of courses a student is enrolled in each academic year. [20] All enrolled students receive an official transcript for courses taken at the school regardless of their enrollment level, and are welcome to participate in school-orientated activities online and in-person. [21] College Counseling and Academic Advisors is only available to full-time students.

Notable students

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  2. ↑ "Colors & Fonts". Liberty University. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ Barry, Liz (2010-03-14). "Rapidly growing LU Online Academy earns accreditation". NewsAdvance.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  4. 1 2 Staff, Cardinal (2022-11-18). "Liberty's K-12 online program hits record enrollment; more . . ". Cardinal News. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
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  9. ↑ "Enhanced Courses | Liberty University Online Academy". Liberty Online Academy. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
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  11. ↑ https://www.libertyflames.com/documents/2023/6/9/LU-Parent-Education-Guide-to-Rules.pdf
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  14. ↑ https://dcfwfuaf91uza.cloudfront.net/online-academy/wp-content/uploads/LUOA-DCP-DE-Assoc-Business.pdf
  15. ↑ https://dcfwfuaf91uza.cloudfront.net/online-academy/wp-content/uploads/LUOA-Advanced-Diploma.pdf
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  17. ↑ "Cognia". home.cognia.org. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  18. ↑ "Affiliate Handbook - LUOA" (PDF). 2021.
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