OLA serves Colorado students in grades 4 through 12.

OLA is a free, accredited, public online school offering students anywhere in Colorado a rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified, experienced teachers. We understand that not all students fit the traditional school mold, and we are pleased to offer a positive choice to those unique students still searching for an effective way to meet their educational needs. 

Hear about OLA from students
OLA Overview by Mariah
NAEA* Honorable Mention Video by Gracie
*National Alternative Education Association, sponsor of a national video contest for students in nontraditional schools.
Four things set us apart:
  • OLA is the first and most experienced online school in Colorado. We've been quietly setting the standard for online education since 1997.
  • We are committed to personal attention. We are not a large school. We know our students well. 
  • Our award-winning*, highly qualified staff all work together in the same facility. This allows for frequent collaboration and excellent communication. 
  • We are not a corporate school. We have full control over our curriculum, and have worked hard to ensure its alignment with the Colorado Academic Standards.​
*We are a small school with a small staff emphasizing a personalized approach for every student. Three OLA teachers have earned the state-level Online Teacher Recognition Award from the Colorado Department of Education for excellence in online teaching, more than any other school! Other staff awards/accomplishments include three Monte Vista Teacher of the Year awards, a River Watch award (Colorado Parks and Wildlife), an SLV Science Teacher of the Year Award (Intel/SLV Science Fair Board), a Wilderness Champion award (National Park Service) three published authors, and a presenter at state and national education conferences. We truly have an exceptional staff; but we're not about us - we're about serving students as best we can.