In addition to holding national accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), JMHS also holds regional accreditation with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). SACS CASI is dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide through accreditation, research, and professional services. SACS CASI accredits more than 13,000 schools and school systems throughout the U.S. and abroad. The council is an accrediting division of AdvancED.