New for 2011, Golden State Virtual Academy (GSVA) is an online, tuition-free, public high school serving students in Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Mono, San Bernardino, and Tulare counties. Golden State, formerly Mt. Whitney Virtual Academy, is proud to offer its students the highest quality online education experience available today. Based on best educational practices, we combine academic rigor, flexibility, and a strong support network to ensure that our students are successful. Students actively participate in their classes through interactive workbooks, course discussions, and blogs while our faculty and staff ensure a personalized experience by maintaining daily communication.

Golden State fits your lifestyle with online courses that are available at any time from anywhere. This gives you, the student, flexibility to study when and where you want. Our courses are aligned to meet state and national standards and utilize a multimedia-based format that makes learning more enjoyable. We serve students in grades 7-12 and have ongoing enrollment periods which allows you to enroll at any time during the school year. Please visit our class calendar to see when the next available class block is. Most likely it's just weeks away! Golden State Virtual Academy, providing new educational opportunities to California teens.