Ohio Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. Ohio colleges and universities generally accept parent-issued diplomas with supporting documentation without requiring a GED.

Parent-created. No state template.

Program

College Credit Plus (CCP)

Eligibility

Same eligibility requirements as public school students

How to enroll

Apply through Ohio public colleges/universities

Cost

Tuition and fees free at public colleges. Textbooks are NOT covered for homeschool families (families are responsible for textbook costs per Ohio DOE).

ORC 3365

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Same nonacademic and financial requirements as public school students

ORC 3313.5312

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

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  Home Education Notification : You notify your local superintendent with your name, address, child's name, and an assurance that you will teach six core subjects. Thanks to HB 33 (effective October 2023), Ohio requires no testing, no curriculum submission, no instructor credentials, and no records review. You renew the notification annually by August 30. This is the simplest and most common pathway.
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  Chartered Nonpublic School : You operate as or enroll in a chartered nonpublic school that meets full state chartering standards, including assessments, progress reporting to the state, and detailed recordkeeping. This pathway involves significantly more administrative requirements than home education and is impractical for most individual homeschooling families.
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  Non-Chartered Non-Tax-Supported School ("08 School") : You operate as a non-chartered, non-tax-supported school (commonly called an "08 School"), notifying the local superintendent annually. You must teach a broader set of subjects (including health, PE, fine arts, and first aid) and provide at least 910 hours (grades 1-6) or 1,001 hours (grades 7-12) of instruction per year. Teachers must hold a bachelor's degree. No standardized testing is required. This pathway is commonly used by religious communities.

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