Wisconsin Homeschool Graduation Requirements
Homeschool Graduation Requirements in Wisconsin
So how do you graduate your child from homeschool? Below is a chart comparing the graduation requirements of public school students and homeschooled students in the state of Wisconsin:
| Public/Private School | Homeschool | |
| Wisconsin Diploma Requirements | Students must complete a minimum of 22 credits of coursework in English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Civics, Physical Education and Electives. Some districts require community service experience. | Parents determine when their student has fulfilled graduation requirements and can issue their own homeschool diploma; students of private/online schools may receive diplomas from those institutions. |
| Wisconsin High School Testing Requirements | In certain circumstances, students may need to pass a district Civics test and the ACT in mathematics. | Homeschool students are not subject to testing requirements for graduation. |
| Wisconsin High School Transcripts | Transcripts are kept by each school district and students who desire a copy must contact their high school. Some districts have online request forms as well as charge a fee per item requested. | Homeschool parents may create their own student transcripts, and may include any information they deem pertinent to colleges, military and/or future workplace organizations. |
| Wisconsin High School Course Credits |
Students must complete 4 English credits, 3 math credits, 3 social studies credits, 1.5 physical education credits, .5 health credits, a civics course and electives. |
Parents determine when their student has fulfilled graduation requirements; for the purpose of creating transcripts, some homeschool parents do assign credits to individual courses. |
| GED Eligibility | Individuals must show proof of age (at least 18.5 years) and residency in Wisconsin for at least 10 days. Applicants must complete an application form at initial meeting and pay a testing and credential fee. | The same requirements for eligibility apply to homeschoolers as to public/private school students. |
