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Talega Preparatory Academy

Talega Preparatory Academy offers a Homeschool Umbrella program to homeschooling families throughout California, and in other states or nations as local laws allow.
TPA recognizes that all children are unique individuals with learning styles, talents, abilities, and interests of their own.
We support parents in creating an educational program and environment that best suits their own children.
TPA programs are available for all students in grades K-12.
Enrollment in Talega Prep means that your child is enrolled in a California private school, and you can rest assured that all State requirements are being met.
Programs benefit traditional academics, student-athletes and performers, 8th-grade gap year, at-risk students, those in recovery and transition back home.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $330
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2002

Student Body

Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Talega Preparatory Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Annual tuition for the first enrolled student in your homeschooling family per year is $330; additional students in the same family are $30 each. Parent as teacher, umbrella PSP service. Additional services available for additional fees.
Admissions Director
MARGUERITE GASPAR

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Students pursue extracurricular activities of their choice and may submit for course credit

Arts and Music Programs:
Students pursue extracurricular activities of their choice and may submit for course credit

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Students pursue extracurricular activities of their choice and may submit for course credit

School Notes

  • We serve homeschooling families anywhere within California, and in other states or internationally as local laws permit.
  • We support all homeschooling styles and methodologies from classical to unschooling.
  • As an alternative we school, we encourage students to work at their individual levels of ability within their Courses of Studies.
  • Flexible schedules and parent/student choice of curriculum and pacing allow students to achieve their individual goals whether traditional academic, 8th-grade gap year, student-athletes and performers, at-risk students or those in recovery and transitioning back home.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Talega Preparatory Academy cost?
Talega Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $330 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Talega Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Talega Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I am very pleased with the school. I was very nervous going into this year, homeschooling for the first time. Talega helped me choose the curriculum, choose classes, and even set me up with some extra teachers to help navigate my child throughout the year.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $330
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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