Homeschooling in West Virginia
A practical starting point for West Virginia families: what to file, what to track, and what state funding (if any) you can use.
At a glance
Notice plus annual assessment. Portfolio review or testing satisfies the requirement.
Hope Scholarship — universal. Approx. ~$5,000 per student.
In-depth guides
West Virginia homeschool laws
Notification, record-keeping, testing, and umbrella-school rules for West Virginia families.
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West Virginia homeschool funding
Eligibility, award amounts, and application timelines for West Virginia's ESA and scholarship programs.
Read the guide
Getting started in West Virginia
A high-level checklist tailored to West Virginia’s rules. Specifics like form numbers and deadlines live in the in-depth state laws guide above.
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Understand West Virginia's homeschool requirements
All homeschool families in West Virginia follow the same legal pathway. Notice plus annual assessment. Portfolio review or testing satisfies the requirement. There is no separate umbrella-school or charter option.
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File your Notice of Intent
Submit annual Notice of Intent to your county superintendent before instruction begins.
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Submit annual assessment
Complete an annual academic assessment — standardized test or portfolio review — and submit results to your superintendent.
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Choose curriculum and plan your year
Choose curriculum that fits your child's grade level and any required subjects, then sketch a year-long plan you can adjust as you go.
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Apply for Hope Scholarship
West Virginia offers an ESA available to homeschool families. Eligibility, application windows, and reimbursement timelines are set by the program; applications open in a single annual window for most families.
Frequently asked
Do I need to notify the state to homeschool in West Virginia?
Yes. You'll file a notice of intent annually and maintain the records the state expects (attendance, portfolio, or progress reports depending on the state).
Does West Virginia require homeschool standardized testing?
Periodic standardized testing or an evaluator-written narrative is typically required. Check the state summary above for the exact cadence.
Can homeschool families in West Virginia access ESA or scholarship funding?
West Virginia offers Hope Scholarship (Universal). K–12 students leaving public school or never enrolled. Includes incoming kindergarteners.
How do I withdraw my child from public school in West Virginia?
Send a written withdrawal letter to the school's principal or registrar. Keep a dated copy. Once you have filed any state-required notice, your child is considered a homeschooler and the public school no longer needs to mark them absent.
Related states
Other states with similar regulation and a comparable funding posture.
Numa keeps West Virginia compliance on autopilot.
- Pre-filled forms for your state's notice and reporting
- Attendance, portfolio, and assessment tracking by grade
- Curriculum planning that matches state requirements