Trust & Credibility
Accreditation & Credentials
The Academy holds the same institutional accreditations as top traditional schools—backed by the most respected accrediting bodies in education. Your diploma is recognized everywhere.
2
Regional Accreditations
300+
Universities Accept Our Transcripts
2018
Accredited Since
CEEB Code: 408936 · NCAA Code: 851733 · Cognia & WASC Accredited
Why It Matters
What Does Accreditation Actually Mean?
Accreditation is an independent quality review conducted by recognized educational organizations. It verifies that a school meets rigorous academic standards, employs qualified staff, and maintains effective governance.
Without accreditation, a school's diploma may not be recognized by colleges, employers, or other institutions. Credits may not transfer. Transcripts may be questioned.
With accreditation, your student's diploma carries the same institutional weight as any accredited public or private school in the country.
College Acceptance
Universities require transcripts from accredited institutions. Our dual accreditation means your student's transcript is accepted at over 300 universities worldwide—including every Ivy League school.
Credit Transfers
Credits earned at the Academy transfer to other accredited schools. If your student moves or transitions, their academic progress is fully portable.
Athletic Eligibility
NCAA eligibility requires coursework from an accredited school with approved courses. Our courses carry full NCAA approval—student-athletes can compete at the collegiate level.
Employer Recognition
For students entering the workforce directly, employers recognize diplomas from accredited institutions. Accreditation signals legitimate educational achievement.
Institutional Structure
The SVHS School System
Silicon Valley High School is accredited by Cognia as a school system—an organization authorized to create and operate multiple accredited schools under one institutional umbrella. Each school within the system inherits accreditation automatically.
School System
Silicon Valley High School
Cognia-accredited school system since 2013. Authorized to create new schools that inherit institutional accreditation.
Cognia — System Accredited
WASC Accredited
SEP Accredited
Full-Time Diploma Program
SVHS Academy
The premium full-time online high school for students pursuing a complete accredited diploma.
- Cognia accredited (as a school)
- WASC accredited
- Full diploma program
- NCAA approved courses
- UC A-G approved courses
CEEB Code
408936
Individual Course Access
SVHS Supplemental
Individual courses for students enrolled at other schools who need flexible, accredited online options.
- Cognia accredited (as a school)
- WASC accredited
- Supplementary Education Program (SEP)
- NCAA approved courses
- UC A-G approved courses
CEEB Code
290023
Both schools share the same curriculum, the same credentialed teachers, and the same accreditation standards. The Academy serves full-time diploma students. Supplemental serves students taking individual courses alongside another school. Courses in both carry identical accreditation, NCAA approval, and UC A-G recognition.
Our Accrediting Bodies
Dual Regional Accreditation
The Academy holds accreditation from two of the most recognized accrediting organizations in U.S. education. Both are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Regional Accreditor
Cognia
Cognia (formerly AdvancED) is the largest community of education professionals in the world, serving over 36,000 institutions across 85 countries. Their accreditation process evaluates institutions against rigorous, research-based performance standards.
What Cognia Verifies
- Leadership capacity and institutional governance
- Teaching and learning quality standards
- Resource management and operational effectiveness
- Continuous improvement and data-informed practices
SVHS Cognia Status
Silicon Valley High School holds system-level accreditation from Cognia—meaning SVHS is recognized as an accredited school system able to create and operate multiple schools. Both the Academy and Supplemental programs are accredited as individual schools within this system.
Regional Accreditor
WASC
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. WASC accreditation is the same credential held by California's top public and private schools, including those feeding into the UC and CSU systems.
What WASC Verifies
- School purpose and student learning outcomes
- Curriculum relevance and college preparation rigor
- Staff qualifications and professional development
- Assessment practices and student support services
SVHS WASC Status
Both Silicon Valley High School and SVHS Academy hold full WASC accreditation. This means transcripts and diplomas are recognized by universities across the western United States and internationally—the same accreditation held by leading California institutions.
Course-Level Credentials
Course Approvals & Recognitions
Beyond institutional accreditation, our individual courses carry additional approvals that matter for athletics, college admissions, and curriculum standards.
NCAA
Code: 851733NCAA approval means our courses are recognized for athletic eligibility purposes. Student-athletes can take Academy courses with confidence that their eligibility status will not be affected.
What This Means For Students
- Courses count toward NCAA initial eligibility requirements
- Core course grades are accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center
- Student-athletes can train and study on their own schedule
- Search for SVHS using high school code 851733 on the NCAA website
UC A-G
University of CaliforniaUC A-G approval means our courses meet the University of California's rigorous standards for college preparatory coursework. This approval is recognized by the UC system, CSU system, and many other selective universities.
What This Means For Students
- Courses satisfy UC and CSU admission requirements across all A-G categories
- Honors courses carry honors weight for UC GPA calculations
- Widely recognized as a standard of rigor by selective universities nationwide
- Accepted at all UC campuses: Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, and more
Quality Matters Certified
Our courses have also been reviewed and certified by Quality Matters, an independent organization that evaluates online course design against a research-based rubric of best practices for learner engagement and instructional effectiveness.
For Counselors & Parents
Quick Reference
All of our institutional codes and credential identifiers in one place. Share this with your school counselor or college advisor.
SVHS Academy Credentials
Full-Time Diploma ProgramSchool Identification Codes
CEEB Code — Academy
For full-time diploma students applying to colleges
408936
CEEB Code — Supplemental
For students taking individual courses alongside another school
290023
NCAA High School Code
For student-athlete eligibility verification
851733
Institutional Accreditations
Cognia
System-level & individual school accreditation
Accredited
WASC
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accredited
Course Approvals
NCAA Course Approval
Courses count toward initial eligibility
Approved
UC A-G Course Approval
Meets University of California admission standards
Approved
Quality Matters Certification
Online course design quality standard
Certified
Need a verification letter or official documentation? Contact our registrar and we will provide any documentation your school or university requires.
Next Step
Credentials You Can Count On
Dual accreditation. NCAA and UC A-G approval. Over 300 universities worldwide accept our transcripts. See what that means for your student's future.
See the Results
University Outcomes
Academy graduates have been accepted to every Ivy League school, Stanford, MIT, and 300+ universities worldwide.
View Outcomes Explore AcademicsCourses & Curriculum
60+ accredited courses across all subjects. NCAA approved. UC A-G approved. Quality Matters certified.
Browse CoursesCognia & WASC Accredited · NCAA Approved · UC A-G Approved · 100,000+ Students Since 2013
Trust & Credibility
Accreditation & Credentials
The Academy holds the same institutional accreditations as top traditional schools—backed by the most respected accrediting bodies in education. Your diploma is recognized everywhere.
2
Regional Accreditations
300+
Universities Accept Our Transcripts
2018
Accredited Since
CEEB Code: 408936
•
NCAA Code: 851733
•
Cognia & WASC Accredited
Why It Matters
What Does Accreditation Actually Mean?
Accreditation is an independent quality review conducted by recognized educational organizations. It verifies that a school meets rigorous academic standards, employs qualified staff, and maintains effective governance.
Without accreditation, a school's diploma may not be recognized by colleges, employers, or other institutions. Credits may not transfer. Transcripts may be questioned.
With accreditation, your student's diploma carries the same institutional weight as any accredited public or private school in the country.
College Acceptance
Universities require transcripts from accredited institutions. Our dual accreditation means your student's transcript is accepted at over 300 universities worldwide—including every Ivy League school.
Credit Transfers
Credits earned at the Academy transfer to other accredited schools. If your student moves or transitions, their academic progress is fully portable.
Athletic Eligibility
NCAA eligibility requires coursework from an accredited school with approved courses. Our courses carry full NCAA approval—student-athletes can compete at the collegiate level.
Employer Recognition
For students entering the workforce directly, employers recognize diplomas from accredited institutions. Accreditation signals legitimate educational achievement.
Institutional Structure
The SVHS School System
Silicon Valley High School is accredited by Cognia as a school system—an organization authorized to create and operate multiple accredited schools under one institutional umbrella. Each school within the system inherits accreditation automatically.
School System
Silicon Valley High School
Cognia-accredited school system since 2013. Authorized to create new schools that inherit institutional accreditation.
Cognia — System Accredited
WASC Accredited
SEP Accredited
Full-Time Diploma Program
SVHS Academy
The premium full-time online high school for students pursuing a complete accredited diploma.
Cognia accredited (as a school)
WASC accredited
Full diploma program
NCAA approved courses
UC A-G approved courses
CEEB Code: 408936
Individual Course Access
SVHS Supplemental
Individual courses for students enrolled at other schools who need flexible, accredited online options.
Cognia accredited (as a school)
WASC accredited
Supplementary Education Program (SEP)
NCAA approved courses
UC A-G approved courses
CEEB Code: 290023
Both schools share the same curriculum, the same credentialed teachers, and the same accreditation standards. The Academy serves full-time diploma students. Supplemental serves students taking individual courses alongside another school. Courses in both carry identical accreditation, NCAA approval, and UC A-G recognition.
Our Accrediting Bodies
Dual Regional Accreditation
The Academy holds accreditation from two of the most recognized accrediting organizations in U.S. education. Both are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Regional Accreditor
Cognia
Cognia (formerly AdvancED) is the largest community of education professionals in the world, serving over 36,000 institutions across 85 countries. Their accreditation process evaluates institutions against rigorous, research-based performance standards.
What Cognia Verifies
Leadership capacity and institutional governance
Teaching and learning quality standards
Resource management and operational effectiveness
Continuous improvement and data-informed practices
SVHS Cognia Status
Silicon Valley High School holds system-level accreditation from Cognia—meaning SVHS is recognized as an accredited school system able to create and operate multiple schools. Both the Academy and Supplemental programs are accredited as individual schools within this system.
Regional Accreditor
WASC
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. WASC accreditation is the same credential held by California's top public and private schools, including those feeding into the UC and CSU systems.
What WASC Verifies
School purpose and student learning outcomes
Curriculum relevance and college preparation rigor
Staff qualifications and professional development
Assessment practices and student support services
SVHS WASC Status
Both Silicon Valley High School and SVHS Academy hold full WASC accreditation. This means transcripts and diplomas are recognized by universities across the western United States and internationally—the same accreditation held by leading California institutions.
Course-Level Credentials
Course Approvals & Recognitions
Beyond institutional accreditation, our individual courses carry additional approvals that matter for athletics, college admissions, and curriculum standards.
NCAA
Code: 851733National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA approval means our courses are recognized for athletic eligibility purposes. Student-athletes can take Academy courses with confidence that their eligibility status will not be affected.
What This Means For Students
Courses count toward NCAA initial eligibility requirements
Core course grades are accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center
Student-athletes can train and study on their own schedule
Search for SVHS using high school code 851733 on the NCAA website
UC A-G
University of CaliforniaUniversity of California Course Approval
UC A-G approval means our courses meet the University of California's rigorous standards for college preparatory coursework. This approval is recognized by the UC system, CSU system, and many other selective universities.
What This Means For Students
Courses satisfy UC and CSU admission requirements across all A-G categories
Honors courses carry honors weight for UC GPA calculations
Widely recognized as a standard of rigor by selective universities nationwide
Accepted at all UC campuses: Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, and more
Quality Matters Certified
Our courses have also been reviewed and certified by Quality Matters, an independent organization that evaluates online course design against a research-based rubric of best practices for learner engagement and instructional effectiveness.
For Counselors & Parents
Quick Reference
All of our institutional codes and credential identifiers in one place. Share this with your school counselor or college advisor.
SVHS Academy Credentials
Full-Time Diploma ProgramSchool Identification Codes
CEEB Code — Academy
For full-time diploma students applying to colleges
408936
CEEB Code — Supplemental
For students taking individual courses alongside another school
290023
NCAA High School Code
For student-athlete eligibility verification
851733
Institutional Accreditations
Cognia
System-level & individual school accreditation
Accredited
WASC
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accredited
Course Approvals
NCAA Course Approval
Courses count toward initial eligibility
Approved
UC A-G Course Approval
Meets University of California admission standards
Approved
Quality Matters Certification
Online course design quality standard
Certified
Credentials You Can Count On
Dual accreditation. NCAA and UC A-G approval. Over 300 universities worldwide accept our transcripts. See what that means for your student's future.
See the Results
University Outcomes
Academy graduates have been accepted to every Ivy League school, Stanford, MIT, and 300+ universities worldwide.
View OutcomesExplore Academics
Courses & Curriculum
60+ accredited courses across all subjects. NCAA approved. UC A-G approved. Quality Matters certified.
Browse Courses