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Online K-12 School Serving Grand Forks Families

A fully accredited online school for students in Grand Forks, home to the University of North Dakota and Grand Forks Air Force Base, built for a community that moves, deploys, and studies on a schedule no single classroom can match.

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Quick Answers

Is High School of America a legitimate online school for Grand Forks, North Dakota students?

Yes. High School of America is a nationally accredited private online school approved by North Dakota as a nonpublic school under N.D.C.C. Title 15.1, Chapter 06. Grand Forks families enroll their student directly; the school itself carries the state approval and reporting duties.

Do Grand Forks students need to take North Dakota’s standardized tests?

No. The grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 standardized achievement testing requirement applies only to home-education students under N.D.C.C. § 15.1-23-09. Students enrolled in a nonpublic school like High School of America are not subject to that home-education testing mandate.

Can a Grand Forks student dual-enroll in college courses while attending High School of America?

Yes. The University of North Dakota is located directly in Grand Forks, and High School of America students in the area commonly pursue dual-credit coursework there, including through UND’s well-known aerospace programs.

How North Dakota Nonpublic School Law Applies in Grand Forks

North Dakota nonpublic schools operate under Title 15.1, Chapter 06 of the North Dakota Century Code, a framework that is legally separate from the home-education statute in Chapter 15.1-23. High School of America holds approval from the state Superintendent of Public Instruction as a nonpublic school, and the school, not individual Grand Forks families, is responsible for submitting attendance data and reporting ACT/WorkKeys participation numbers each year. Grand Forks families simply enroll their student; the compliance paperwork happens at the school level. North Dakota requires nonpublic and public schools alike to teach English language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, and health under N.D.C.C. § 15.1-21-01, with a calendar of at least 182 days under § 15.1-06-04, made up of 175 instructional days plus holidays, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development days. High School of America’s curriculum and calendar are built to satisfy these standards, so a Grand Forks family can enroll with confidence that the school-level requirements are already handled.

Built for Life in Grand Forks

Grand Forks carries a different identity than the smaller Red River Valley towns around it. It’s a genuine college town built around the University of North Dakota, whose John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences runs one of the most respected collegiate aviation programs in the country, complete with a working fleet of training aircraft, air traffic control simulators, and its own presence at Grand Forks International Airport. Just west of the city, Grand Forks Air Force Base has been home to Air Force missions since 1955 and today hosts the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, which puts a steady population of active-duty families moving in and out of the area on military timelines that don’t match a typical school district’s enrollment calendar. Add in the city’s twin across the Red River, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and you get a regional hub with a genuinely different rhythm than the farm towns further south, more transient, more academically connected, and shaped as much by flight schedules and duty stations as by planting season.

That mix creates real, specific scheduling problems for local families. A military household reassigned to Grand Forks AFB mid-semester needs a school that can pick up a student’s record without a gap, and a family that gets orders to move again a year later needs the same. A UND faculty or staff family juggling an academic-year schedule that doesn’t match the local K-12 calendar needs similar flexibility. High School of America’s online, self-paced model is built for exactly that kind of mobility, letting a Grand Forks student start mid-year, keep working through a PCS move, or pair core coursework with early dual-enrollment credit at UND, all without losing continuity because of where the family is stationed or when the transfer orders come through.

High School of America vs. Traditional Schooling in Grand Forks

Grand Forks families, including military households and those connected to UND, can see how an accredited online school compares to the traditional classroom route.

	High School of America	Traditional Local School
Military Relocation	Enrollment and records move with the student regardless of PCS timing	Mid-year transfers can create credit gaps or delays
College Coursework	Self-paced structure makes room for early UND dual-credit classes	Dual-credit access depends on local school scheduling
Schedule Flexibility	Fits around a parent’s deployment, duty schedule, or academic-year job	Fixed school-day schedule set by the district
Commute	None, learning happens from home in Grand Forks or nearby base housing	Daily travel to the local school building
Accreditation	Nationally accredited, diploma recognized by colleges and employers	Accredited, follows the standard district structure

Who We Serve in Grand Forks

High School of America works for the range of students and family situations common in Grand Forks, from Air Force families to UND-connected households.

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Military & Air Force Families

Students connected to Grand Forks Air Force Base can enroll or continue mid-year without losing academic continuity around a parent’s duty schedule or PCS move.

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Future UND Dual-Credit Students

Motivated high schoolers can start coursework at the University of North Dakota, including its aerospace programs, while still finishing their diploma.

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UND Faculty & Staff Families

Households on a university academic calendar that doesn’t match the local K-12 schedule get a school year that flexes to fit.

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Aviation-Minded Students

Students interested in flight training or aerospace can build a schedule around UND’s Odegard School programs and campus visits.

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Students Wanting Academic Rigor

High-achieving students in Grand Forks’s college-town environment can move at an accelerated pace instead of a fixed classroom average.

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Students Needing a Fresh Start

A student who’s struggled at a larger local school can restart in a calmer, individualized environment.

Grade Levels & Pathways

High School of America supports Grand Forks students from kindergarten through graduation.

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K-5 Elementary

Foundational reading, writing, and math instruction for young learners. Explore K-12 Online Homeschool

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Middle School (6-8)

A structured transition into independent study habits ahead of high school. Explore Middle School Online

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High School (9-12)

Full coursework by grade, from freshman year through senior year. 9th Grade · 10th Grade · 11th Grade · 12th Grade

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American Curriculum

A curriculum built on U.S. academic standards, portable for military families who may move again after Grand Forks. Explore the American Curriculum

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Self-Paced Learning

Students move faster through subjects they know and slower through subjects that need more time, ideal for pairing with UND coursework. Explore Self-Paced Online High School

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Diploma Pathway

A clear path to a recognized diploma, accepted by colleges and employers. Explore the Online High School Diploma

N.D. Cent. Code Title 15.1, Chapter 06

Nonpublic School Approval

Nonpublic schools are legally distinct from home education, which falls under Chapter 15.1-23
Approval by the state Superintendent of Public Instruction happens at the school level, not per family
Nonpublic schools must teach English language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, and health (§ 15.1-21-01)
Calendar minimum is 182 days: 175 instructional days plus holidays, conferences, and professional development (§ 15.1-06-04)
The grades 4/6/8/10 standardized testing mandate under § 15.1-23-09 applies only to home education, not nonpublic school enrollees

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Enrollment Checklist for Grand Forks Families

Here’s what a Grand Forks family, including military households, actually needs to do to get a student enrolled and started, since High School of America’s own state approval as a nonpublic school already covers North Dakota’s school-level requirements.

Gather your student’s most recent report card or transcript, if any exists, including records from a previous duty station if applicable
Complete the High School of America online enrollment application
Schedule a call with an enrollment counselor to map out grade level and course selection
Confirm home internet and a device that can handle daily coursework, whether on base or elsewhere in Grand Forks
Set up a consistent workspace at home that can travel with the family if orders change
Discuss a daily routine with your counselor that works around a parent’s duty schedule or a university academic calendar
Ask about dual-enrollment options through the University of North Dakota if your student is high-school aged
Know that HSOA’s nonpublic school approval already satisfies North Dakota’s state-level attendance and reporting duties, so there’s no separate state filing for your family to submit
Set your first check-in date with your student’s teacher to review progress

Also Serving Families Near Grand Forks

Families throughout Grand Forks, the surrounding Red River Valley, and the base community enroll in High School of America.

East Grand Forks, MN

Emerado

Grand Forks AFB

Thompson

Manvel

Larimore

Northwood

Reynolds

Frequently Asked Questions from Grand Forks Families

Is High School of America a real accredited school for Grand Forks students?

Yes, it’s a nationally accredited private online school, approved by North Dakota as a nonpublic school under Title 15.1, Chapter 06. Grand Forks families receive a recognized diploma upon graduation.

Do Grand Forks students have to take the state’s grades 4, 6, 8, and 10 standardized tests?

No. That testing requirement, found in N.D.C.C. § 15.1-23-09, applies specifically to home-education students under the separate home-education statute. Since High School of America is a nonpublic school, its Grand Forks students are not subject to that testing mandate.

Can a Grand Forks student take college courses through the University of North Dakota while enrolled?

Yes. UND is located directly in Grand Forks, and many of our area high schoolers use its dual-credit programs, including pathways connected to UND’s respected aerospace programs, to get a head start on college.

What does High School of America cost for a Grand Forks family?

We offer plans to fit any budget. An enrollment counselor can walk your family through the options during a scheduling call.

My family just received orders to Grand Forks Air Force Base. Can my student start mid-year?

Yes. Enrollment is open year-round, which matters for military families arriving under PCS orders at any point in the school year, not just in the fall.

Is coursework self-paced, or does my student have to keep up with a set schedule?

Coursework is self-paced with teacher support, so a student can move faster through subjects they’ve mastered and slow down where they need more time, without waiting on a classroom’s average pace.

Will my student have a real teacher, not just a computer program?

Yes. Certified teachers guide instruction and are available to help, which matters to Grand Forks families who want more than a self-directed app.

If we get reassigned away from Grand Forks Air Force Base, does my student’s schooling transfer easily?

Yes. Because coursework is delivered online and records stay with the school rather than a local district, a student can continue with High School of America seamlessly even if the family relocates to a new duty station.