About SHCOE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SCHOE)?

Smart Horizons Career Online Education is the first private, national online school district in the United States. Our core competency is designing, building, and operating affordable, career-based online high schools. Founded in 2009 and located in Pensacola, Florida, Smart Horizons Career Online Education develops career-based high school diploma programs, designed to prepare students for entrance or advancement within the workplace.

What do students graduate with?

All students graduate with both a high school diploma and coursework completed toward earning career-credentialed certificate. Smart Horizons Career Online Education offers career-credentialed certificate programs for the most in-demand careers, such as Healthcare, Early Childhood Education (CDA), Transportation Services, Criminal Justice, Office Management, and Homeland Security.

Is Smart Horizons Career Online Education accredited?

Smart Horizons Career Online Education is fully accredited as an online school district by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) accreditation seal. This means that the SHCOE district and all of its schools are accredited, and that Smart Horizons Career Online Education is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.

What types of organizations have partnered with Smart Horizons Career Online Education?

Smart Horizons Career Online Education continues to be a valuable education partner to career colleges, community colleges, public school districts, community-based organizations, and the military.

What is included within Smart Horizons Career Online Education's Customizable Turn-Key Solution?

Smart Horizons Career Online Education's Customizable Turn-Key Solution includes an online high school branded to each specific organization, over 70 academic and career online courses, a secure learning management system, a student information system, and an academic support center staffed with certified teachers and academic coaches.