Your Oregon leader in Virtual Learning
Oregon’s best online high school. Finish high school online!
Summit Learning Charter is Oregon’s TOP Free Public Charter School specializing in virtual education and distance based learning supports.
Achieving the #1 graduation rate amongst like programs in Oregon is not an easy feat! Summit Learning Charter has accomplished this for the 3rd year in a ROW!!
With over 200 online courses, 3 comprehensive curriculums, nearly 100% teacher retention, and a compassionate licensed staff dedicated to student support at every grade level, the only direction we can continue to go is UP! And when it is safe to do so, your student can choose on campus enrichments that peak THEIR interest! At Summit Learning Charter, we believe in student choice. We believe in PARENT CHOICE!
Why is Summit Learning Charter Oregon’s BEST virtual school option in the state of Oregon?
- Expert systems that leverage the best tools for an online homeschool curriculum.
- Varied curriculum with both synchronous and asynchronous options.
- Our team consists of compassionate and dedicated faculty: literally 1000’s of hours of professional development.
- Student connection is a priority: enrichment classes, clubs, social time, robotics, art classes, tutoring support and more.
- Our online classes for high school students are a free online high school!
Why might Summit Learning Charter be the right fit for your student?
- Consistency – 13 years of experience
- Personalized Learning – Every student is unique. We treat them that way!!
- Dedicated – Every learner is assigned a personal assistant for support and connection.
- Partnership – Our school team + your family team = Student Success

Every learner is UNIQUE
For 13 years, Summit has welcomed each new learner responsively, preparing unique schedules and support to adapt to YOUR learner. Let Summit assemble a schedule and support what works for your student!

All students are worth it!
Summit Learning Charter expertly leverages a variety of digital curriculum, LIVE teaching, and enrichment opportunities to actively build rapport and trust with each of our students.
Whenever your child needs an adjustment to prompt engagement, let us know! It is a process that takes time and care and intention, and we believe that all of our students are worth it.

Digital education leaders
Building academic confidence through personalization, communication, team collaboration, and connection is the hallmark of student experience with Summit Learning Charter.
It is our experience as digital education leaders and our attention to the student experience that separates Summit Learning Charter as THE BEST virtual school in Oregon.
Virtual Academy Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does SLC cost?
A: Summit Learning Charter, SLC, is a free public charter school publicly funded by the Oregon Department of Education. The only cost incurred by a family is the cost to provide internet connection from home.
Q: Can a student be enrolled in SLC and another school/program at the same time?
A: No. When students enroll in SLC, students become full-time students of SLC and are expected to participate in curriculum for all 4 disciplines (Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies) along with elective courses.
Q: Do our family have to live in the Estacada School District to enroll in SLC?
A: No. Estacada School District sponsors Summit, but we currently are providing expert services to over 30 districts throughout the Portland Metro Area.
Q: Are all of the teachers at SLC highly-qualified?
A: Yes. Every teacher at Summit has current Oregon Licensure and a Master’s Degree in Education.
Our Summit teaching team averages 10+ years of experience in best practices of Virtual Education.
Q: Are students of SLC required to participate in State Testing?
A: Yes. All public schools are required to provide opportunities to demonstrate skills on the State Assessment for ALL students in grades 3-8 and 11.
Q: Is SLC accredited?
A: Yes. SLC is accredited by AdvancED, the regional school accreditation agency.