Tailoring Education, Transforming Futures
TUITION-FREE ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVING TK-12 STUDENTS
A Legacy Of Student Success
Since 2004, California Online Public Schools (CalOPS) has welcomed students into its virtual classrooms as a network of six tuition-free online public schools. Upholding its commitment to believing, connecting, and empowering all with empathy, the school strives to help students learn positive lifelong strategies for a successful future.
Driven by a focus that prioritizes growth opportunities beyond academia and powered by the curriculum flexibility of a charter school, the WASC-accredited schools guarantee students receive the highest quality education.
Six Schools, One Mission​
California Online Public Schools fosters compassionate global citizens using empathy, the highest educational standards, and cutting-edge resources to maximize student potential.
CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK
While legally separate, the schools operate as a single entity to serve students in 32 counties across the state. The schools share staffing, policies, and resources to provide a unified educational experience.
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL COAST
 Central Coast
San Luis Obispo | Santa Barbara | Ventura
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTH BAY
 North Bay
Colusa | Glenn | Lake | Mendocino | Napa | Sonoma | Yolo
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
 Northern CaliforniaÂ
Alameda | Amador | Calaveras | Contra Costa | Sacramento | San Joaquin | Stanislaus
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
 Southern California
Los Angeles | Orange | Riverside | San Bernardino | San Diego
*Please use the former names when searching the California state databases.
Meet Gig! (Gigabyte)
In the digital realm of California Online Public Schools, you’ll find our mascot Gig, the tech-savvy California grizzly bear. Gig is known for his stylish eyewear, his passion for surfing the virtual waves of the web, and his adventures to collect his beloved honey hidden deep within the internet. But Gig’s most charming quality is his knack for bringing unexpected joy to students during their online classes. With his boundless enthusiasm, Gig turns the journey of learning into an exciting adventure for all.
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Passionate Teachers
CalOPS’ teachers love what they do. Every day, they get to help students explore the world, finding new ways to engage their students’ minds and spark their curiosity. Credentialed and specially trained in online education, our teachers are the guides who lead students toward a bright future.
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Empowered Parents
As a CalOPS parent, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of your child’s learning journey. As their guide, you’ll be able to help them stay on track. And we’ll be by your side, making sure you have everything you need to give your child the best support.
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Strong Community
Parents, students, teachers, and staff are the heart of CalOPS. And, together, we’ve formed a community committed to collaboration in everything we do. This helps every student grow socially and emotionally while expanding their mind.
