Degrees in high school

Our high school diploma programs are online, affordable, flexible, and supportive for all types of learners. Penn Foster's regionally and nationally accredited diploma can help you gain the skills to enter the workforce, continue your training in a career, and get ready for college. Penn Foster high school is designed for students of all ages, whether you are a traditional aged student or an adult learner looking to go back to school and earn a high school diploma.

Being a high school graduate from Penn Foster and now a college student has really shot my confidence through the roof... my kids are proud of me, and I couldn't be happier.

- Shataya H., Penn Foster High School Graduate

I really didn't have much time to go for my GED, because there were classes you had to go to and the timing, for me, was bad. Penn Foster had the platform I needed to step on and join the military, and do what I need to do.

- Jariel L., Penn Foster High School Graduate

Advice to other parents who want to go to school: join Penn Foster and get it done! It's easy... whenever you have time, you can do it!

- Natasha M., Penn Foster High School Graduate

As a student at Penn Foster High School, you will be able to:

• Transfer credits from another accredited school or a GED
• Access instructional support from our world-class faculty
• Create a customized payment plan with 0% interest
• Customize your study plans and keep track of your progress with the Study Planner App

Is Penn Foster High School accredited? Will colleges accept my diploma?

Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades nine through adult by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is also nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council and licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools. There is more information on Penn Foster High School's accreditation page.

Will Penn Foster High School accept my transferred credits from a different high school?

Yes. Penn Foster also accepts transfer credits from a GED. To receive transfer credits, an official transcript from an accredited institution recognized by Penn Foster must be submitted for evaluation. Transfer credits will be awarded for comparable high school subjects where a full credit has been earned. Since high school programs vary, only an evaluation by Penn Foster will determine the actual number of transfer credits to be awarded. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 16.

What is the difference between a high school diploma and a GED?

A high school diploma generally represents 12 years of completed schooling and proficiency in core subjects as required by that state. The General Educational Development test (GED) is a content-based test that measures high school knowledge in five specific areas.