Freedom Academy of the Imperial Valley is in the rural, agricultural community of Holtville, which is located 120 miles east of San Diego, 40 miles north of the Arizona/California border and 20 miles northeast of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Principal: Mitchell Drye ~ Phone: 760-791-0105
Email: mdrye@husd.net ~ Office: 760-356-5718
Principal: Mitchell Drye ~ Phone: 760-791-0105 ~ Email: mdrye@husd.net ~ Office: 760-356-5718
Now Enrolling K-12 in a WASC Accredited Independent Studies Program

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Is your child’s education moving in an uncertain direction? Consider enrolling in Freedom Academy’s established independent studies program. Complete the form below to learn more. There’s no obligation to register.
- Established Local Program
- Socialization Opportunities
- Tuition-Free
- Grades K-12
- Access to Athletic Programs
- Open to Students Valley-wide

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Take Control of Your Child’s Education

Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley, which first opened in August of 2012, is a tuition-free, accredited, K-12 independent studies school in the Holtville Unified School District. As an Alternative School of Choice, it is the only one of its kind in the Imperial Valley. It serves students from throughout the Imperial Valley who are seeking independent study as an alternative to traditional school.
Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley is committed to providing our students with the most comprehensive and meaningful educational experience possible. Our curriculum pathways are developed in collaboration with our parents and students, addressing individual student needs and interests, while providing access to high quality independent instruction, fully aligned with Common Core and California State Standards.
