Review
Acellus Academy is an accredited online school using Acellus courses. Its Basic tuition is $249 per month, with a $79 monthly option through the Roger Billings Scholarship. Enhanced and Premium tiers cost more. It is separate from Power Homeschool, a parent-directed curriculum service. Check scholarship conditions, the selected tuition plan and graduation requirements before enrolling.
Editorial rating: 3.24 / 5, equivalent to our 56 / 100 score. How we calculate it.
Curriculum scorecard
Evidence across nine decision factors
- Academic Rigor3/5
Why this score
Solid accredited coverage across every core subject, though some reviewers note the video-lesson pacing is lighter than a live-teacher academy.
- Ease of Use4/5
Why this score
A full accredited curriculum with automated grading needs very little parent setup beyond enrollment.
- Parent Time Required5/5
Why this score
Automated video lessons and grading mean a parent's role is largely oversight rather than teaching.
- Cost Value3/5
Why this score
The Basic tuition and scholarship rate differ substantially. Value depends on eligibility, the selected plan and additional school fees.
- Engagement2/5
Why this score
Standard video-lecture format is functional but not built around gamification or narrative hooks.
- Flexibility4/5
Why this score
Self-paced courses offer scheduling flexibility within the school’s enrollment and graduation requirements.
- Independent Learning4/5
Why this score
Built for a student to work through video lessons and automated quizzes largely independently.
- Support & Community2/5
Why this score
Limited live teacher or classmate interaction compared to live-taught online academies, more self-serve support.
- Special Needs Support2/5
Why this score
Self-paced video format helps some learners, but there's limited individualized accommodation infrastructure.
Pros
- A Basic tuition option and a lower scholarship rate are published separately
- Accredited diploma path with automated video-lesson delivery needs very little parent teaching
- Consistent, well-established video platform used across multiple provider brands
Cons
- Video-lesson pacing and depth are debated among reviewers as lighter than a live-teacher academy
- Fully screen-based with no physical materials option
- Limited live teacher interaction compared to a live online academy like Veritas Press Scholars or Laurel Springs
Best for
Families seeking enrollment in an accredited online school and a diploma pathway, with time to review the tuition and scholarship conditions.
Visit Acellus AcademyEditorial evidence
Publisher facts checked: September 22, 2026.
- Acellus Academy tuition tiers, scholarship pricing and additional fees
- Publisher materials for Acellus Academy
- Scoring method and grade weights
These are research-based editorial assessments, not classroom trials or parent survey ratings. Prices and package contents can change; check the linked publisher page before buying. Read our methodology and limitations.