Wisconsin Homeschool High School Guide

Parent-issued diploma recognized. No state HBPEP diploma.

Parent-created. No state template. UW system requires ACT/SAT scores and parent-generated transcripts.

UW system schools generally require ACT/SAT scores and parent-generated transcripts.

Program

Part-time public school enrollment (Wis. Stat. 118.53)

Eligibility

HBPEP students residing in the district; must qualify for the course; space must be available

How to enroll

Contact resident school district

Cost

Free (public school courses)

Wis. Stat. 118.53

Wis. Stat. 118.133

What's covered

Sports and Other activities

Eligibility

Must reside in the school district and be enrolled in a HBPEP; same participation requirements as enrolled students regarding age, academics, and discipline

Wis. Stat. 118.133

Wisconsin 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 Private Educational Program (HBPEP) : You file Form PI-1206 with the Wisconsin DPI by October 15 each year, provide a sequentially progressive curriculum in six subjects, and deliver at least 875 hours of instruction. No testing, no curriculum approval, no portfolio, and no progress reports — the annual filing is your only obligation to the state.
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  Private School : You establish or enroll in a private school, which has the same subject and 875-hour requirements but is structured as an institutional school rather than a home-based program. Some families form small group private schools. This pathway is uncommon for single-family homeschooling.

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