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Texas K-12 Online Home School
Texas families have more homeschooling freedom than almost any state in the country. High School of America provides the structure: qualified teachers, official transcripts, and a counselor from kindergarten through graduation.
Enroll any month. Work at any pace. Every grade, K through 12.
All grades,
one school
Self-paced,
online
State filings
required in TX
Days a year
to enroll
Texas homeschool law
What Texas actually requires, and what it leaves entirely up to you
Texas is one of the most permissive homeschooling states in the country. Under Texas Education Code §25.086, a homeschool is a private school by definition. That legal classification removes most of the compliance burden families in other states carry.
The five required subjects come from a 1994 Texas Supreme Court ruling (Leeper v. Arlington ISD), not a statute, and the bar is intentionally low. No testing. No curriculum filings. No annual portfolio review.
The practical result: a Texas family that enrolls with High School of America’s K-12 program is operating within a private school structure. The state leaves the academic decisions to the school and the family. The school handles the record-keeping.
For families withdrawing from a public school, the Texas Education Agency publishes the process for notifying your district. It takes under 15 minutes.
Register with the state?
No. Texas law treats homeschools as private schools. No registration, no filing, no approval required.
Notify the school district?
No. You do not notify your local district when you begin homeschooling in Texas.
Required subjects?
Yes: reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. That’s the full list.
Standardized testing?
No. Texas does not require homeschool students to take state tests or any other standardized exam.
Specific hours per day?
No. Texas does not mandate school hours or a minimum calendar-day requirement.
Curriculum approval?
No. The state does not review or approve the curriculum you use. That choice is entirely yours.
The short version:
Cover the five subjects. Keep some records. Everything else is the family’s call. Texas trusts parents.
Curriculum & program options
The curriculum question Texas parents ask first
When a Texas family decides to homeschool, the first practical question is usually the same: what curriculum do we use? Texas law doesn’t answer it. The state leaves that choice open by design. The freedom is real; the structure is the family’s job.
There are three common approaches Texas families take, each with a different level of involvement and a different type of record at the end.
The clearest signal that a curriculum choice is working: the student is making progress that could transfer. A transcript from a school with qualified teachers carries more weight than a parent-created portfolio, particularly at college admission or when re-entering a traditional school system.
Parent-selected curriculum
You choose individual textbooks, online courses, or subject bundles for each grade. You grade the work. You hold the records.
Works well for families with a clear educational philosophy and the time to manage instruction.
Co-op or hybrid program
The student attends in-person classes a few days a week at a parent-run co-op. Parents teach on non-class days.
Common in Texas, especially in larger metro areas. Requires local participation.
Online school with teachers
A school provides the courses, qualified teachers instruct and grade, and the school maintains the official record.
What High School of America provides. The school holds the record; the family controls the schedule.
NEXT STEP
Questions about Texas homeschooling? A counselor has the answers.
15-minute call. No commitment. Covers grade placement, curriculum, getting started, or anything specific to your family’s situation.
A quick introduction
What Texas families are choosing when they enroll
No obligation. A real counselor, five minutes, any questions you have.
What enrollment includes
A school structure built around the Texas family’s schedule
Most homeschool programs deliver content. This one operates as a school: teachers, a counselor, and a registrar maintaining the official record. For Texas families, that structure solves the record-keeping problem that comes with the state’s open framework.
The self-paced model fits the rhythms Texas families are actually living: agricultural schedules, military deployments, athletic travel, frequent moves. The calendar is the student’s, not the district’s.
Full getting-started guide for Texas families →
Qualified teachers
Math, English, science, and history are taught and graded by a certified teacher. Not an automated system.
One assigned counselor
The same counselor handles the student from enrollment through graduation, maintaining continuity across every grade transition.
Official school transcript
The school registrar maintains the record, transferable to any institution that accepts private school credentials.
Self-paced schedule
No fixed class times. No district calendar. The student advances by completing the work, not by waiting for September.
Monthly enrollment
Start any month of the year, at any grade level, K through 12.
Diploma at graduation
High School of America issues the diploma. The school record documents what was completed and when.
Who enrolls
Texas families who find this kind of program are usually dealing with one of these
Families new to homeschooling
Starting from scratch. Want a structured program with a teacher involved, not a stack of textbooks and a parent left to figure it out.
Students leaving traditional school
Transferring from public or private school mid-year. Need an official record that carries across, not a restart.
Students with flexible learning needs
Work better at their own pace, earlier in the morning, or with fewer distractions than a traditional classroom allows.
Grade levels
Every grade connects, from kindergarten through 12th
One of the structural advantages of enrolling in a school that covers all 12 years: the counselor relationship carries forward. There’s no re-enrollment gap between elementary and middle school, no transfer application between middle and high school. The record follows the student.
Structured reading, writing, and math foundations with a qualified teacher grading every assignment. The counselor relationship starts here, so the K-5 record connects directly into middle school without a transfer gap.
- Reading & language arts
- Mathematics through pre-algebra
- Science and social studies
- Teacher-graded coursework
Subject-area teachers, more rigorous coursework, and a pace the student sets. Middle school is where students heading into high school build the habits that determine what high school looks like.
- Pre-algebra through algebra
- Life science, earth science, physical science
- World history and geography
- Elective options
A full high school program: core requirements, electives, and a counselor tracking every credit. The school issues the diploma. The transcript comes from the registrar, the same as any private school.
- 26-credit graduation pathway
- Core + elective course selection
- Counselor-verified transcript
- Official diploma from the school
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Ready to get started?
Enroll any month. Your counselor is assigned the same day.
Graduation
The diploma and transcript Texas students receive
High School of America issues the diploma. The school registrar maintains the transcript. Both come from the same school that instructed and graded the coursework, not a parent-assembled portfolio.
Texas does not regulate the graduation requirements for private homeschools. The school sets the standard. The 26-credit graduation pathway at High School of America is modeled on college-preparatory requirements, aligning with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Academic Core standards and meeting entry requirements for Texas public universities, community colleges, and military service.
A counselor tracks every credit from enrollment forward. Families receive a graduation audit at any point: which credits have been completed, which remain, and the projected graduation timeline based on current pace.
26-credit graduation pathway
Total: 26 credits
Matches college-preparatory standards. Counselor tracks every credit from enrollment forward.
Getting started
Three steps from questions to coursework
Most Texas families go from first inquiry to coursework within a week. There’s no application window, no semester start date to wait for, and no approval process with the state.
Talk to a counselor
A 15-minute call covers grade level, current coursework, and any specific situation: military, transfer, or special learning needs. No obligation.
Book a call →Enroll and get assigned
Complete enrollment online. A counselor is assigned the same day. Coursework begins within 48 hours of enrollment confirmation.
Enroll now →Start at your pace
The student begins at their grade level. No waiting for a semester start. No district calendar. The schedule is yours.
See the complete guide →Common questions
Can we start mid-year in Texas?
Yes. Texas homeschooling has no start date requirement, and neither does enrollment at High School of America. Any month, any grade.
What about transcripts from the previous school?
A counselor reviews any previous transcripts and places the student at the appropriate level. Prior credits are evaluated and documented.
Does this work for a student returning from public school?
Yes. Families withdrawing from a Texas public school just notify the school in writing. No permission needed. Enrollment at High School of America can happen the same day.
Texas cities
K-12 online home school in cities across Texas
High School of America serves students throughout Texas, from Houston to El Paso, from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley. The program is fully online, so geography doesn’t determine access. Find city-specific information for your area below.
Common questions
Questions Texas homeschool parents actually ask
Do I need to notify my school district when I start homeschooling in Texas? +
No. Under Texas law, you are not required to notify the school district when you begin homeschooling. If your child was previously enrolled in a Texas public school, you simply withdraw them in writing. No permission, no approval, and no ongoing reporting to the district is required.
What subjects are required by Texas homeschool law? +
Texas requires five subjects: reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. That list comes from the 1994 Texas Supreme Court ruling in Leeper v. Arlington ISD. There is no requirement for science, history, or other subjects at the state level, though a school program like High School of America covers a full curriculum.
Does Texas require standardized testing for homeschool students? +
No. Texas does not require homeschool students to take the STAAR or any other standardized test. There are no annual assessments, no portfolio submissions, and no evaluations required by the state.
Can a Texas homeschool student play UIL sports? +
Participation in UIL (University Interscholastic League) activities through public schools requires enrollment in that school. Homeschool students are generally not eligible for UIL through a public school. Private school sports leagues and homeschool athletic associations are a separate option available to Texas families.
How does a Texas homeschool student get a diploma? +
Texas homeschool diplomas are issued by the school the student is enrolled in. High School of America issues the diploma. Texas does not issue a separate state-recognized diploma for private school students. The school’s diploma and transcript serve as the official graduation credential for college applications, military entry, and employment.
Can a Texas homeschool student enroll in community college? +
Yes. Texas community colleges accept home-schooled students. Requirements vary by institution but typically include a transcript from the school, ACT or SAT scores, and the standard application. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board lists dual enrollment options across the state. A counselor can help prepare the transcript for college application.
Have a question that’s not here? A counselor can answer it in a 15-minute call.
Talk to a counselor →NEXT STEP
Texas K-12 online home school. Start when you’re ready.
Monthly enrollment. A counselor assigned at enrollment. Coursework within 48 hours.
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