West Virginia homeschool requirements
West Virginia's common route is a notice of intent to the county superintendent (with proof the instructor has a high-school diploma) plus an annual academic assessment; a separate board-approval route also exists.
Program
United States — West Virginia · West Virginia Home Instruction
What the West Virginia process looks like
1.Establish the program
File the notice of intent
Submit a notice of intent to the county superintendent, with the child's information and proof the instructor holds at least a high-school diploma or equivalent. The notice is generally one-time.
Withdraw from prior school (if applicable)
Withdraw the child from any current school.
2.During the year
Teach required subjects
Provide instruction in reading, language, math, science, and social studies. Keep a record of the academic program.
3.End of year
Complete the annual assessment
Each year obtain an academic assessment — a standardized test (composite at or above the 50th percentile, or a portfolio review by a certified teacher) — and keep it; submit it to the county superintendent if the child's scores fall below the threshold for consecutive years.
Sources · Last reviewed 2026-07
Take the West Virginia checklist with you
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