How much do you really know about homeschooling apart from parents teaching their children at home instead of sending them to public or private schools?
There is a lot more going on with homeschoolers that will likely surprise you. Here are some interesting facts about homeschooling every parent should know.
Interesting Facts About Homeschooling
1. Homeschooling Boosts Happiness
Homeschool graduates are happier and more virtuous than public school graduates. (Wall Street Journal)
2. Homeschooling Enhances College Readiness
Homeschool students score above average in the SAT and ACT tests for college admissions. (Cambridge Homeschool Online)
3. Homeschooling Fosters Social and Emotional Well-Being
87% of peer-reviewed studies on social, emotional, and psychological development show homeschooled students perform statistically significantly better than those in conventional schools (National Home Education Research Institute).
4. Homeschooling Encourages Community Engagement
Homeschoolers participate in local community service more frequently than the general population. (National Homeschool Education Research Institute)
5. Homeschooling Offers Diverse Activities
98% of homeschooled students participate in an average of 5 extracurriculars per week. (Brighterly)
6. Homeschooling’s Rapid Growth in Numbers
Homeschooling has grown from 13,000 students in the 1970s to roughly 2.4 million students in 2016. (Journal of School Choice)
7. Homeschooling’s Current Popularity in the US
There were an estimated 3.135 million school-age (K-12) homeschooled students in the United States during the 2021-2022 school year. (National Homeschool Education Research Institute)
8. Homeschooling’s Legal History in Virginia
8. Until 1984, Homeschooling was Illegal in Virginia. (Study.com)
9. Homeschooling’s Legal Status Across the US
Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states. (Homeschool Legal Defense Association)
10. Homeschooling’s Best States to Live In
The best states for homeschooling based on regulations are Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Texas. (Verywell Family)
11. Homeschooling’s Popularity by State
States having the largest population of homeschooled students are North Carolina (10.6%), Virginia (4.8%), Florida (4.6%), and Georgia (4.6%). (Cross River Therapy)
12. Homeschooling In Louisiana Has the Best Tax Advantage
Louisiana has one of the best tax benefits for homeschool parents. Parents may qualify for a 50% tax deduction for educational expenses up to $5,000 per dependent student. (Louisiana Department of Revenue)
13. Homeschooling’s Famous and Successful Alumni
Many famous people were homeschooled, such as Emma Watson, Justin Bieber, George Washington, Alexander the Great, Albert Einstein, Leonardo Davinci, and Thomas Edison. (Bridgeway Academy)
14. Homeschooling’s Benefits for Parents’ Budgets
Homeschool parents can get many of the same educator discounts as classroom teachers. (ThougtCo.)
15. Homeschooling Is Diverse and Inclusive
Homeschool families come in all shapes and sizes, including homes where both parents work, parents with a single child, parents with many children, homes where not all children are homeschooled, and homes from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. (Connections Academy)
16. Homeschooling Saves on Childcare
Homeschooling younger children saves parents from $400 to $1,500 per month on professional childcare costs. (TrustedCare)
17. Homeschooling Is More Affordable Than Private School
The average homeschool cost per student ranges from $700 to $1,800 annually while the average annual tuition of sending a child to a private K-12 school is $23,839. (Investopedia)
Interested In Learning More About Homeschooling Your Children?
These interesting facts about homeschooling are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the positive outcomes of teaching your children at home.
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