Louisiana Homeschool High School Guide

Pathway 1 (home study): Parent-issued diploma and transcript recognized. Pathway 2 (nonpublic school): School may issue diploma.

Parent-created (Pathway 1). No state template.

Eligibility

Meeting admission requirements at individual Louisiana post-secondary institutions

How to enroll

Contact individual institution

Cost

Varies by institution

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

LHSAA rules; academic, age, and residency requirements comparable to enrolled students

La. R.S. 17:176.2 (Act 715 of 2024; homeschool extracurricular access)

Louisiana offers 3 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home Study Program Approved by BESE : You submit a home study application to the Louisiana Department of Education within 15 days of starting, describing your proposed program and certifying that instruction will cover required subjects. No standardized testing is required, but you must teach 180 days and renew your application annually. This is the most common homeschool pathway in Louisiana.
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  Registered Nonpublic School (Non-State-Approved) : You register as or enroll in a nonpublic school that is registered with BESE but not state-approved. This pathway has fewer curriculum mandates and no standardized testing requirement, but the school must maintain enrollment, attendance, and academic records per BESE Bulletin 741. Best for families who prefer operating under a school structure rather than the home study application process.
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  State-Approved Nonpublic School : You enroll in a nonpublic school that is both registered with and approved by BESE, which means higher accountability standards including standardized testing, annual progress reports to the state, and subjects comparable to public schools. This pathway offers a state-recognized school credential but involves the most oversight of the three options.

Our wizard helps you choose the right one. Compare all pathways for Louisiana