Arizona

Legal as a private school with simple registration

Low Regulation

Arizona allows homeschooling through private school registration. File with the state and conduct an annual evaluation—that's it! You have full curriculum freedom and access to sports through umbrella schools.

At a Glance

Compulsory Ages

6-16

Notice Required

Yes

File with Arizona Department of Education as a private school within 30 days of opening

Assessment Required

No

No assessment requirement. Annual evaluation of progress required by parent or evaluator.

Teacher Qualifications

No teaching credentials required

Required Subjects

Reading
Language Arts
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science

Assessment & Testing

No assessment requirement. Annual evaluation of progress required by parent or evaluator.

Record Keeping

Maintain annual evaluation and proof of instruction in required subjects

Additional Information

Diploma Issuing

Parents may issue diploma or high school transcript

Umbrella Schools

Umbrella schools are allowed in this state.

Special Education Access

Homeschooled students have access to special education services.

Sports & Extracurricular Access

Homeschooled students can participate in school sports.

Key Statutes

  • Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 15-802