North Carolina Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized (issued in the name of the home school). No state-issued homeschool diploma.

Parent-created. No state template.

Program

Career & College Promise (CCP)

Eligibility

Homeschool students aged 16+; must demonstrate college readiness through placement tests

How to enroll

Apply through participating community college

Cost

Free (covers tuition and fees)

N.C.G.S. 115C-547 et seq.

North Carolina does not currently have a law guaranteeing homeschool students access to public school extracurricular activities. Some districts may allow participation on a case-by-case basis.

North Carolina offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.

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  Home School (DNPE Filing) : You file a one-time notice with the Division of Non-Public Education (DNPE) online before you start, teach on a regular schedule for at least 9 calendar months, and administer a nationally standardized test each year. No mandated subjects. The teaching parent must have a high school diploma or GED. No minimum test score required — results are kept at home, not submitted.
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  Private Church School / School of Religious Charter : You enroll in a private church school or school of religious charter that files with DNPE on your behalf. No high school diploma requirement for the instructor and no required subject list from the state. Standardized testing is required at grades 3, 6, and 9 (not annually). Best for families affiliated with a church or who want reduced requirements compared to the direct home school pathway.

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