Pennsylvania Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. Pennsylvania does not issue a state-recognized homeschool diploma; the parent's diploma is the official document.

Parent-created. Portfolio with evaluator certification serves as the primary record. No state template for transcripts.

Program

Part-time public school enrollment (Act 67 of 2005 / Act 55 of 2022)

Eligibility

Home-educated students in district

How to enroll

Contact local public school district

Cost

Free (public school courses)

§13-1327.1(f.1) and (f.2)

Act 67 of 2005 (§13-1327.1(f.1))

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

PIAA eligibility rules govern interscholastic athletic participation

§13-1327.1(f.1); §13-1327.1(f.2); PIAA bylaws

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

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  Home Education Program : You file a notarized affidavit with your superintendent by August 1 each year, teach required subjects for 900-990 hours, and submit a portfolio with an evaluator's certification by June 30. Standardized testing required at grades 3, 5, and 8. The most common pathway — structured but manageable.
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  Private Tutoring : A Pennsylvania-certified teacher tutors your child. The tutor files credentials with the superintendent — no approval is needed. No portfolio or standardized testing required — the certified teacher provides accountability. This pathway requires hiring a credentialed tutor, making it less practical for most families.
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  Religious Day School Extension / Satellite Program : You enroll as part of a religious day school extension program. Requirements may differ from the standard Home Education Program and vary by district interpretation. This pathway is less clearly defined in statute and is primarily used by families with religious motivations.

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