Link to the recording of the Virtual Academy Informational Meeting on August 19th including information about the student platform, family portal, how to read the progress report and the attendance policy.

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About Us

What is the Virtual Academy?

The State College Virtual Academy is the State College Area School District's comprehensive cyber school option. The Virtual Academy provides your student with all the benefits and opportunities of being a member of the State College Area School District and the flexibility to create a learning schedule that meets their needs.

The Virtual Academy serves Kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy is divided into two programs: elementrary (K-5), and secondary (6-12). Please use the links below to learn more about how the program is structured, what you can expect, and the online provider:

Elementary (K-5) Virtual Academy

Secondary (6-12) Virtual Academy

Benefits of SCASD Virtual Academy

Courses are facilitated by a SCASD teacher to provide feedback and answer questions as your student works through courses at their own pace and at a time and place that suits them.

All Virtual Academy students graduate with their class and receive a State College diploma. As members of the district they have access to the activities and services of their assigned home building including:

clubs

sports

dances

libraries

free tutoring services:

zero period tutoring (high school)

VIPs Tutoring Center

Math Center (high school)

District News

Board of Directors Elects New President

On Jan. 11, 2023, the Board of Directors unanimously elected Jackie Huff to be the new board president following the resignation of former president Amber Concepcion from the Board. Huff, who joined the Board in 2021, was the sole nomination.

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United States Senate Youth Program Delegate

State High junior Claire Chi, currently a Pa. State Board of Education student representative helping address education issues, recently was chosen as one of two Pa. delegates to the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program.

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Barbie Takes the Fall

State High students in the IB higher level Applications and Interpretations class recently worked on a project titled “Barbie Bungee.” The assignment required three teams each to calculate how many rubber bands Barbie would need for a cord to safely plunge 18 feet.

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Inside the World Café

The State High World Café brings together English language learner students with native speaker peers for weekly lunchtime gatherings aimed at breaking down barriers and building connections.

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Ryan Walsh Named HS Assistant Principal

“I am excited to continue with the administration team at State High and am looking forward to more opportunities to serve as an advocate for students, families and staff,” he said. “The ability to provide support and leadership to the high school community is extremely inspiring and humbling.”

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