Hawaii Homeschool High School Guide
Everything you need to know about homeschooling through high school in Hawaii: diplomas, transcripts, college admissions, and more.
Diplomas & graduation
Parent-issued diploma recognized. No state homeschool diploma.
Transcripts
Parent-created. No state template.
Dual enrollment
Hawaii does not have a formal dual enrollment program for homeschool students.
Extracurricular access
Hawaii 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.
Multiple ways to homeschool in Hawaii
Hawaii offers 2 different ways to homeschool. High school options like dual enrollment and sports access may vary by pathway.
- •Home Instruction : You notify the principal of your local public school each year with a curriculum plan, then submit annual evidence of your child's progress — via standardized test, certified teacher evaluation, or portfolio. Hawaii requires both an intake plan and an end-of-year assessment, making it one of the more hands-on states for oversight.
- •Private School or Umbrella Program Enrollment : You enroll in a private school or umbrella program that handles compliance on your behalf. Your child is classified as a private school student, not a homeschooler, so the annual assessment and curriculum plan requirements of the home instruction statute do not apply. Best for families who want less state oversight or prefer institutional support.
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Start your Hawaii planRequirements sourced from HRS 302A-1132(a)(5) (Home Instruction). Verified against primary legal sources. Last verified: March 2026