An Independent School • Grades 7–12

Our Classroom

Expect the ExtraordinaryStanford Online High School creates a worldwide learning community of diverse, intellectually passionate students and teachers. Through

vibrant seminars, the rigorous curriculum challenges students to reason analytically, think creatively, and argue critically.

“The engaging and open system of discussion seminars has greatly developed my communication skills and given

me the courage to go out on a limb and put forward any idea, even if I am still unsure of it.”

—Jake (Class of 2018)

2006Year Founded

Students connect in real-time, online seminars. These students are participating in a mathematics class.

How It WorksOur seminars, averaging 12 in a class, allow students to engage in every aspect of a course using real-time discussions where teachers and students interact with each other. A rotating camera maximizes interaction as students see and speak with classmates and instructors during the seminar.

Instructors work with students in a lively setting that goes beyond the capabilities of brick-and-mortar classrooms. Students engage by raising their hands to speak to instructors and peers, marking up onscreen class materials, and collaborating in small groups.

Weekly hours of work per class (including class time)

An Innovative CurriculumOur curriculum offers discipline-specific knowledge along with broadly applicable skills: an understanding of evidence; strategies of criticism and persuasion; facility with the analysis of data; and critical listening, thinking, and reasoning. Our four-year Core Sequence challenges students to write, reason, and engage in argumentation through study of human nature, science, science history, political theory, and philosophy.

Expert InstructorsOur instructors are distinguished by their expertise in their academic disciplines; by their passion and skills regarding the teaching of highly talented students in a demanding, interactive online environment; and by the high expectations they have for their students and for themselves. Their innovative pedagogy, developed to make optimal use of all available teaching tools and technologies, turns students’ varied locations into a virtue and ensures that everyone is fully present and participating in each seminar.

Global PerspectivesAn Instructor’s View

“I love the way Stanford OHS brings together students living such different everyday lives into the same classroom at the same time, to learn from each

other and form lasting bonds.”

—Meg Lamont, Ph.D. Assistant Head of School

Academics & ClassroomOur curriculum and courses foster critical reasoning and persuasive

argumentation, engage students in advanced academic content, develop skills in oral and written communication, and promote

intellectual maturity and personal responsibility.

25 Post-AP &University-Level Courses

16 APCourses Students

score a 4 or 5 (2015–16 academic year)

80%

12AverageClass Size

Course HighlightsHumanities Science MathematicsRevolutions & RebellionsLatin (Grades 7 – AP)Chinese (Grades 9 – AP) History of ScienceDemocracy, Freedom,

& the Rule of LawAP Music TheoryFilm & WarLegal Studies:

Constitutional LawMaking Moby-Dick*

The Study of the Mind: Psychology, Neuroscience, & Philosophy

AP Physics CAdvanced Topics in

Biological Research Light & Heat*Intermediate Mechanics*

Honors Pre-algebraAP Computer ScienceData Structures

& Algorithms in JavaLogic in Action*Multivariable Calculus*Complex Analysis*

*Indicates University-Level Course

65%of instructors hold Ph.D.’s

Vibrant Student LifeStudent-Run Clubs & OrganizationsArt ClubAstronomy ClubChinese ClubCurrent Events ClubDebate ClubEthics Bowl Team

Gender Sexuality AllianceGirls Can CodeHistory ClubMath Competition ClubMinority Student AllianceModel United Nations

OHS Chemistry SocietyPixel DancersPixel JournalPixel TalkPre-Veterinary Club...And More!

Assemblies & Events, including research colloquiums, a speaker series, and school-wide holiday assemblies, bring the school together.

Regional Meetups are hosted by families around the world, in addition to the school-sponsored StartUp! at beginning of the year.

Graduation Weekend, held over three days on Stanford University’s campus, includes prom, school-wide awards, and our graduation ceremony.

Summer @ Stanford offers two weeks at Stanford University where students connect in person, live on campus, and engage in an enriching academic program.

Pixel Festival and Splash! are held annually on different coasts and include events like homecoming flag football and the winter formal dance.

Student Government acts as a student voice and plans school events.

Student Travel Trips allow students to dive deeply into the culture of varying locations with veteran instructors and classmates.

The PixelSchool Mascot

“The mascot of our school is the Pixel, which for me represents each unique student coming together to

create a vibrant picture of a thriving community.”

— Ayla (Class of 2015)

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Student Life & CommunityWith a student body dispersed around the globe, we’ve created a vibrant

community to bring everyone together through activities and events. Our supportive environment fosters the academic, social-emotional, and personal success of all Stanford OHS students through tailored services.

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Supportive CommunityAcademic Advisors support the educational experiences of each Stanford OHS student, helping them to chart their academic paths.

Counselors ensure that students’ academic, social, and emotional developmental needs are met.

College Counselors provide individualized support for graduating students and community-wide workshops about the college process.

Writing & Tutoring Center creates an academic community of confident writers through labs, workshops, and individual sessions with peer tutors or staff.

The Stanford OHS Ethics Bowl Team

won regional in 2017.

College-Style Schedule Our school day runs from 6am to 10pm Pacific Time, with multiple sections of courses to accommodate our global community. Each school year, our schedule is built around student time contraints.

Typical Student WeekPacific Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30–9:45am Chinese 2 Chinese 2 Chinese 2 Chinese 2 Robotics Club

9:45–11am AP English Lit. Homeroom AP English Lit. School Assembly

2:45–4pm AP Calculus BC AP Calculus BC Volunteering Student Gov.

4–5:15pm History of Science History of Science

Flexible Enrollment OptionsStanford OHS meets each student’s goals with three enrollment options: full-time, part-time, and single course. Students can attend Stanford OHS as their only school or as a way to supplement their learning with courses not typically found in secondary schools.

EnrollmentBreakdown

Full-Time 4–5 courses

Part-Time 2–3 courses

Single Course 1 course

AK7

AL3

LA2

GA5

FL22

AR

TN5

IA1

MO5

NE2

OK1

TX35

IL19

IN4

OH4

MI12

NY36

PA7

MN8 WI

7

MT3

WY1

ND

WV4

SD1

KS3

MS1

KY2 NC

9

VA16

SC3

ME2

ID7

AZ9

NM4

CA272

NV9 UT

4

OR15

WA23

CO11

CT16

RI2

MA18

NH7

VT

DE

NJ27

MD2

HI8

14%Part-TimeStudents

48%Full-TimeStudents

38%Single-CourseStudents

Schedule & EnrollmentOur college-style schedule and enrollment options allow for a rich life beyond the classroom and teach students to manage their own study

and workload. Our schedule mirrors that of top universities and colleges and allows students to attend class from anywhere in the world.

32 Countries Represented

AustraliaBrazilBulgariaCanadaChinaColombiaCosta RicaGermany

Hong KongIndiaJapanKuwaitLebanonMalaysiaMexicoMorocco

NetherlandsNicaraguaPakistanPanamaPhilippinesPortugalRepublic of KoreaSingapore

SpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam

of students receive financial assistance

15%750students

46 States Represented

plus 1 US Territory

Test Scores for 2017 OHS GraduatesSAT Summary Middle 50% MeanEvidence Based Reading and Writing 725–770 755

Mathematics 700–780 760Total 1430–1540 1500

ACT Summary Middle 50% MeanEnglish 34 - 36 33.9Math 30 - 35 32.2Reading 32 - 36 33.5Science 29 - 35 32.2Composite 31 - 35 33

OHS AccreditationsWASC • a–g / NCAA ApprovedMember of NAIS & College Board

Application Options

Application Period Round 1 (Priority) Round 2

Submission Date January 18, 2018 March 16, 2018

Decision Notification Mid March Early May

Financial Aid Available Limited

Schedule Considered Yes Not Guaranteed

Summer @ Stanford Eligible Limited

Connect With Us

ohs.stanford.edu 650-721-9422 ohsadmissions@stanford.edu stanford.ohs 220 Panama Street, Stanford, CA 94305

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Williams College

Yale University 4 or more students have been accepted since 2015

2 or more students have been accepted since 2015

All numbers and statistics are based on the 2017-18 year unless stated otherwise.

Stanford Online High School220 Panama StreetStanford, CA 94305-4101