Maryland Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. No state homeschool diploma.

Parent-created. No state template. Portfolio with work samples maintained for school system reviewer.

Maryland does not have a formal dual enrollment program for homeschool students.

Maryland 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.

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

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  Home Instruction Supervised by the Local School System : You notify your local school superintendent at least 15 days before starting and teach eight required subjects including art, music, and PE. A school-system reviewer inspects your portfolio up to three times per year (typically at each semester's end) to verify regular, thorough instruction. No standardized testing required — the portfolio review is the primary accountability mechanism.
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  Umbrella Program or Church-Exempt School : You enroll in an umbrella program or church-exempt school that handles oversight instead of the local school system. No state-mandated portfolio reviews, no required subject list from the state, and no direct reporting to the school district. Best for families affiliated with a church organization or who want to avoid the three-times-per-year portfolio review of the standard pathway.

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