Name: MU High School
Phone Number: 800-609-3727
Fax: 573-884-9665
Email: cdis@missouri.edu
Web site: http://cdis.missouri.edu/high-school.aspx
Principal: Kristi Smalley
Type of school: Self-paced, independent study
Founded: 1999
Ages/Grades: 3-12
School Size: 15,000+ annual high school enrollments
Classroom Size: Self-paced, distance education
Student/Teacher ratio: Self-paced, distance education
Tuition: $160 per half unit
Departments: A comprehensive curriculum developed by certified teachers including online distance education courses in Language Arts, Math, Personal Development, Science, Social Studies, Gifted courses, Advanced Placement courses, Practical Arts, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, and Health.
Curriculum: Our curriculum includes more than 60 subjects for grades 9-12, including a large selection of Advanced Placement (AP), Gifted and Dual Enrollment courses for college-bound students.
Graduating class to continue education: MU High has 15,000+ annual high school enrollments. A diploma from MU High School is the same as a diploma from any other accredited high school. MU High School students move onto a variety of collegiate destinations
Support Services: The Center's staff is available to answer questions and offer study suggestions.
System Requirements: Courses may require the use of a Web browser, e-mail, word processor, media player, or other commonly available software. Check the course description for specific course requirements.
Philosophy/Belief Statement: Because you choose when and where to work on your independent study course, you need to be both self-motivated and goal-oriented. Much of the instruction in an independent study course happens by reading, so successful independent learners don't mind working alone. We offer distance learning options for students of all ages

Students of all ages may take our independent study courses. Students under the age of 18 who are residents of a school district in the United States must submit written permission from a school official in their district to enter our diploma program, or they must supply written verification that they are in compliance with their state's home schooling education requirements. Students living outside the United States may enroll in our diploma program if they include with their diploma application an official transcript of all previously completed high school coursework (beginning with grade nine).

The mission of the University of Missouri High School is to provide distance learning courses, through a variety of delivery methods, that will complement traditional high school curricula and provide an accredited diploma program for independent learners of all ages seeking an alternative to traditional high school attendance.

MU High is offered through the Center for Distance and Independent Study (CDIS), a program of University of Missouri Extension. CDIS has established itself as a national model and leader in the field of distance and continuing education. Originally formed as an independent study division in 1911, CDIS has an uninterrupted history of providing award-winning individualized learning opportunities to students away from the campus. The Center specializes in serving students, including adult learners and working professionals, through courses at the university, high school, and noncredit levels. It remains one of the largest university-sponsored independent study programs in the United States.

The University of Missouri (MU) High School offers a fully accredited diploma-you can take all the courses you need to complete your high school diploma online. MU High School offers a convenient, credible option for home school students, rural students seeking college preparation, gifted students seeking challenges, or students who need to catch up on a few courses. MU High School offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum that includes over 180 courses. We offer university level courses that allow you to get a head start on your college career! The University of Missouri High School (MU High School) is a part of the University of Missouri Center for Distance and Independent Study, and is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. MU High School is an institutional member of the North American Council for Online Learning.