I found the infographic below earlier in the week while signing up one of my children for a couple of elective classes on Florida Virtual School . It is a concise and whimsical overview of the state of the homeschooling movement in America and it provides a few fun and interesting facts that I thought were worth sharing.
Here are a few key take-aways:
- Homeschooling is the fastest growing form of education in the country.
- 35.9% of homeschooling parents have 4 to 6 children.
- 36% of homeschooling parents chose to homeschool for moral or religious reasons.
- The average homeschooling family spends only about $500 per child per year vs. the average public school student cost, which is $9,963*.
- 99% of homeschoolers have read at least one book in the last 6 months vs. 69% of the general population.
- On average, homeschoolers rank in the 87th percentile for national standardized tests.
- A large majority of “grown up” homeschooled students stated that homeschooling did not limit their educational opportunities or career choices.
Interesting stuff. Enjoy!
* Yikes. I guess we know why property taxes are so high!
Source: TopMastersInEducation.com