In summary, a student does not have to be a troubled kid or belong in a special group to be a good fit for online high school. Really, anyone who is willing and able can go through online schools. However, it is important to keep in mind that it would be most beneficial for a student to have the following when thinking of attending online schools:

• A facilitator or motivator (in place of the classroom teacher) would be helpful, especially for teens who may have the tendency to become idle or wander off when give tasks to be done at their own time and without specific deadlines.
• Other sources of socialization such as sports, community activities, and summer camp would be helpful to compensate for the lack of class interaction.
• Additional skill-based classes such as art or music would complement the online school curriculum, which is more knowledge-based.
• A good study space where a student has adequate lighting, proper seating, and ventilation would be very helpful for students in a distance-learning program. It is much harder to study on the bed or in a room filled with noise and distraction.