Colorado Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. No state homeschool diploma.

Parent-created. No state template.

Colorado public universities generally accept homeschool graduates. Some institutions may require additional documentation such as SAT/ACT scores, a portfolio, or a GED.

Program

Part-time public school access

Eligibility

Districts have some discretion in implementation

How to enroll

Contact local school district

Cost

Free (public school courses)

C.R.S. 22-33-104.5

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Same rights as enrolled public school students. District cannot require enrollment in a course as eligibility condition.

C.R.S. 22-33-104.5

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

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  Home-Based Education : You notify your local school district superintendent 14 days before starting, teach nine required subjects for 172 days per year, and administer a standardized test at grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Test results stay with the family unless the district requests them. No curriculum approval and no regular reporting beyond the annual notification.
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  Enrollment in an Umbrella/Private School : You enroll in a private umbrella school and operate under its policies instead of the homeschool statute. No notification to the school district, no state-mandated testing, and no attendance tracking required by the state. Best for families who want to avoid the testing requirements of the standard pathway or prefer institutional support.

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