Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) is a nonprofit
virtual charter school
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in
Exeter
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,
New Hampshire
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, the only public online high school in the state. It offers full-time and part-time admissions. The school was founded in 2007 by Steve Kossakoski, who holds a doctorate in education administration from
University of New Hampshire
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.
VLACS is licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Education, making it free to students under 21 living in the state. Students living in other states, however, must pay to use it.
In 2010, they had 13,432 students enrolled in High and Middle School courses.
Notable alumni
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Taylor Wenczkowski, ice hockey player
References
External links
US News & World Report - VLACS StatsOnline Options to Complete a High School Diploma Limited for AdultsNH leads the nation in Competency-Based Education
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Charter schools in New Hampshire
2007 establishments in New Hampshire
Educational institutions established in 2007