Arizona Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. No state homeschool diploma. GED available as alternative credential but not required.

Parent-created. No state template. Arizona public universities (ASU, UA, NAU) have homeschool admission policies typically requiring parent-issued transcripts and course descriptions.

Program

Part-time public school enrollment

Eligibility

Same behavioral and eligibility standards as full-time students

How to enroll

Enroll at assigned public school

Cost

Free (public school courses)

A.R.S. Section 15-816.01 (open enrollment)

A.R.S. Section 15-802.01

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

AIA eligibility requirements; same as enrolled students; recently transferred students ineligible for remainder of school year

A.R.S. Section 15-802.01

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

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  Traditional Homeschooling (Affidavit of Intent) : You file a one-time Affidavit of Intent with your county school superintendent within 30 days of starting. No testing, no curriculum approval, no recordkeeping, and no annual renewal — just cover five basic subjects. Arizona is one of the most hands-off states for homeschoolers.
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  Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Homeschooling : You homeschool while receiving state ESA funds (~$7,000-$8,000 per student) for curriculum, tutoring, and educational expenses via ClassWallet. You must file the standard affidavit plus a separate ESA application with the Arizona Department of Education, and renew the ESA contract annually. Best for families who want financial support and are comfortable with expense tracking and audits.

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