Train on your schedule – Graduate on track for college athletic eligibility and scholarships.
Alec P Elite Olympic Athlete
Whitmore School is an NCAA-approved online high school designed for student-athletes who need the flexibility to balance academics with elite training and competition. Our self-paced, competency-based learning model allows you to complete NCAA-approved core courses on your schedule while staying on track for NCAA Division I and Division II eligibility and athletic scholarships.
At Whitmore School, we understand that elite athletes face unique scheduling demands. Standard school hours shouldn’t stand in the way of your athletic dreams. Our self-paced, competency/mastery-based online high school is built to fit around your training schedules, travel, and competitions.
Now, with official NCAA Eligibility Center approval, you can confidently complete your core courses knowing they meet the strict academic standards required for NCAA Division I and Division II college sports.
Why Student-Athletes Excel at Whitmore:
Learn Anyplace, Anytime: Access your courses 24/7/365, whether you are in a hotel room, at a training facility, or at home.
1-to-1 Teacher Support: Work closely with supportive teachers who help you master the material before moving forward.
NCAA Personal Graduation Plan: Your dedicated guidance counselor will help you select the exact 16 core courses you need to stay eligible.
College Eligibility: Our core courses now count directly toward your 16 NCAA core-course requirements.
Scholarship Opportunities: You can confidently earn your high school diploma while staying on track for NCAA athletic scholarships.
Unmatched Flexibility: Balance rigorous training schedules, travel, and competitions with an accredited education that moves at your pace.
Real Student Athletes. Real Success Stories.
Athletes enjoy the flexibility of Whitmore School’s self-paced mastery learning because they have time to train, travel, and complete without compromising their education.
Josh Hall - Professional Basketball Player - Josh played basketball for Genesis Academy while attending Whitmore School. He graduated as the salutatorian of his class, was a Top 100 National Basketball Recruit, earned an NCAA D1 scholarship to the University of Nevada, and played as an NBA Forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Maddie M. - Elite Gymnast Maddie competed at USAG Level 10 gymnastics while attending Whitmore School. She graduated with High Honors and earned an NCAA D1 scholarship to Baylor University, TX.
Triston Whitley - Champion Golfer Triston graduated from Whitmore School with Highest Honors while also competing in golf. He will pursue his dream of playing NCAA D1 collegiate golf after taking a year off to compete in local tournaments.
Salvador Pliego - Professional Soccer Player - Salvador began playing professional soccer while he was a student at Whitmore School. He balanced intense training, travel, and tournaments with schoolwork and graduated with Highest Honors. He plays Left Center Back for Aguilas UMak Football in the Philippines.
Piper K. - Competitive Surfer - Piper structured her day around when the surf was up. She graduated from Whitmore School with High Honors and is attending Community College in NC so she can continue to surf. She plans to study marine biology and compete in surfing globally.
Alec P. - Olympic Tumbling Gymnast - Alec trained 25 hours a week while attending Whitmore School, where he graduated with Highest Honors. He is attending medical school and plans to become a surgeon.
Chloe S. - Competitive Freestyle Kayaker - Chloe traveled the world competing in freestyle kayaking while attending Whitmore School, where she graduated with High Honors. She will use her strong leadership skills as she has joined the Air Force. Her long-term goals are to earn a master's degree in nursing and become a traveling nurse.
Kate T. - Elite Equestrian - Kate travels the country competing with her horse, DiVinci. She is taking a gap year to travel and compete and then plans to attend a 4-year university and study Business. Kate graduated from Whitmore School with High Honors.
Max S. - Black Belt Martial Artist - Max started training when he was 2 1/2 years old. He has competed notionally and internationally and holds many titles. Max graduated early with Honors.
Raimo Eskalinen - Professional Hockey Player - Raimo played Hockey with the Whitefish Wolverines while attending Whitmore School. He plays professionally for the Goons Hockey D3, Finland
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Max S. – Black Belt Medalist
“Whitmore has been a perfect fit for his formal education. Max spends two weeks of each month either attending tournaments or training at his national team dojo, which is located 2 states away from home. The flexibility of school anytime, anyplace allows this to happen. The Whitmore classes offer Max the ability to aggressively pursue his dreams while granting us the peace of mind knowing he is receiving a high-quality education.”
Watch Max’s competition video.
NCAA-Approved Courses
Train without compromising your education. Whitmore School’s NCAA-Approved online high school gives student-athletes the flexibility they need to earn their diploma while staying on track for college athletics.
Subject
Course
Prerequisite
English
English 9 CP
None
English 9 Honros
None
English 10 CP
English 9
English 10 Honors
English 9
English 11 CP
English 10
English 11 Honors
English 10
AP Language and Composition
English 10 with a grade of B or higher
English 12 CP
English 11
English 12 Honors
English 11
AP Literature and Composition
English 11
Mathematics
Algebra 1
None
Geometry CP
Algebra 1
Geometry Honors
Algebra 1
Algebra 2 CP
Algebra 1
Algebra 2 Honors
Algebra 1
Probability & Statistics
Algebra 1
Trigonometry / Precalculus Honors
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
AP Statistics
Algebra 2 with a grade of B or higher
Science
Anatomy and Physiology
None
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
None
Biology
None
Biology Honors
None
Chemistry CP
Algebra 1, Geometry, at least 1st semester of Algebra 2
Chemistry Honors
Algebra 1, Geometry, 1st semester of Algebra 2
Environmental Science
None
Environmental Science Honors
None
Physical Science
None
Physics
Algebra 1, 1st semester Algebra 2
Physics Honors
Algebra 1, 1st semester Algebra 2
AP Biology
Biology, 1st semester Algebra 2 with a grade of B or higher
AP Chemistry
Chemistry, 1st semester Algebra 2 with a grade of B or higher
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