What is Launch?

Home of the Launch Rockets, Launch is a thriving Missouri virtual school where K-12 students build connections, grow academically and thrive in a learning environment designed around them.

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Our Beliefs

A student’s opportunity should not be limited by their zip code.

Students anywhere in Missouri should have access to high-quality learning opportunities.

All students deserve a caring educator who believes in their potential.

Launch teachers work to build connections and develop relationships with every one of their families.

A collaborative approach drives academic success.

We work together with school districts and families to give students the best possible experience.

One school, several ways to learn

Families use Launch in different ways based on their needs.

Grades K–5

Launch elementary students enroll in full-time virtual schedules with teacher-led daily instruction.

Grades 6–12

Secondary students can enroll in one course or a full schedule, based on what works for them.

District Partners

School districts partner with Launch to offer students Missouri-based virtual public school access.

More pathways & supports

Launch offers credit recovery, gifted courses, special education supports and more.

What learning can look like

While Launch is an online school, learning options vary based on student's grade level and learning needs.

Elementary students (K–5)

Students enrolled in elementary program take core subjects, art, music and PE in a full-time setting.

Elementary Overview

Secondary students (6–12)

Students in grades 6–12 may learn through live instruction, asynchronous coursework, or a mix of both, depending on the course and pathway. Some students enroll full-time, while others take individual courses.

Middle School Overview

High School Overview

Why families use Launch

Families come to Launch for different reasons. Some are looking for a full-time public virtual school option. Others need access to a specific class, a way to recover credit, more advanced coursework, or a school model that better fits the child’s situation.

Launch is designed to serve the unique needs of your child.