South Carolina Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized under all three pathways. SCAIHS and some associations also issue diplomas.

Parent-created (Option 1). SCAIHS and associations may issue transcripts (Options 2 and 3). No state template.

SC colleges accept homeschool applicants.

Program

State technical college/university dual enrollment

Eligibility

Generally at least 16 years old or in equivalent of 11th grade

How to enroll

Contact state technical college or university

Cost

Varies by institution

SC dual enrollment statute

Equal Access to Interscholastic Activities Act (S.C. Code §59-63-100, 2012)

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Academic eligibility verified by homeschool oversight body; reside in school district attendance area

S.C. Code §59-63-100

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

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  Option 1 - School Board Approval : You submit your curriculum and instructional plans to the local school board for approval, teach 180 days at 4.5 hours per day, administer annual standardized testing, and file semiannual progress reports with the district. Grades 7-12 must include at least one elective (foreign language, visual arts, or performing arts). This is the highest-oversight option and is the least commonly chosen pathway.
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  Option 2 - SCAIHS : You enroll with the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS), which handles state reporting on your behalf. You teach five core subjects for 180 days at 4.5 hours per day. SCAIHS membership exempts you from Option 1's requirements, including its testing mandate. SCAIHS may require testing as organizational policy, but this is not a statutory requirement. This is a moderate-oversight option with built-in organizational support.
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  Option 3 - Accountability Association : You join a homeschool association with at least 50 members and teach five core subjects for 180 days at 4.5 hours per day. The statute does not require standardized testing for this pathway. Your association may require testing as organizational policy, but there is no statutory testing mandate. This is the lowest-oversight option and the most popular choice among South Carolina homeschoolers.

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